La Fosse Associates Limited

Role : Solution Architect Location - Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary - up to £80K base + benefits Industry : Business Process Outsourcing/Public services industry Purpose: The Solution Architect plays a key role in delivering IT projects and bids by collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify gaps between those requirements and existing IT capabilities, define solutions to address the gaps, and ensure that project scope is controlled and solutions are aligned with the company's architectural principles and the IT strategy of the business unit. They work closely with clients and business representatives to understand their needs and design appropriate IT solutions for each project or bid. The Solution Architect must have a strong grasp of the organization's IT requirements and evaluate how proposed solutions will affect the overall profitability of the business or bid. To maximize value and credibility, the Solution Architect will be an expert in at least one area of IT while maintaining broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the IT Project Manager to understand business needs and develop appropriate designs and solutions for each project. - Work with business development and bid teams to create effective solutions and cost models for bids. - Participate in solution reviews and governance boards to ensure designs meet copmany architectural standards. - Present solution designs and cost models within the bid governance framework. - Engage with IT professionals (eg, Enterprise Architects, Technical Leads) to design solutions for business operations and bids. - Ensure project and bid implementations comply with approved architectural designs. - Provide design leadership and architectural guidance to delivery teams to ensure alignment with solution designs. - Support project delivery and change control processes throughout execution. - Communicate technical concepts and IT strategies clearly to non-technical stakeholders and IT teams. - Work with the IT Project Manager and BU DP to ensure solution design milestones are met according to the project plan. - Produce solution and service designs that align with business needs, Enterprise Architecture roadmaps, and IT strategies. - Review supplier proposals to confirm deliverability, quality, and alignment with Enterprise Architecture and standard services. - Document solution and service designs in sufficient detail for clear planning and understanding by business users. - Define the structure of solutions to business problems, encompassing multiple applications and technologies. Required Experience: - The IT Solution Architect should have a strong background and experience in at least one of the following areas: CRM, complex case management, telephony, Azure, cloud technologies, Dynamics, SaaS products, RPA/AI, or data analytics. - Experience working on government outsourcing projects, with proven ability to understand business requirements while staying current on emerging IT technologies. - A degree in an IT-related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) is required, along with a solid understanding of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud technologies (eg, SaaS, Azure). - Ability to design clear, well-defined solutions to business problems with strong analytical and logical thinking skills. - Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Exposure to up-to-date and emerging technologies. - Skilled at identifying technical issues, designing effective solutions, and gathering and synthesizing information. - Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. - Capable of performing under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. - Proactive thinker with the ability to anticipate problems and develop appropriate solutions. - Adept at building strong relationships with both business and IT stakeholders. - Good understanding of security standards, legislation, and best practices. - Takes ownership and accountability for personal professional development. Additional information: Must be willing to undergo BPSS security clearance. In some cases, SC may also be required depending on assignment. An industry recognised qualification in an Architectural Framework (eg TOGAF) is desirable (not essential).

Role : Senior Solutions Architect Location - Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary - up to £90K base + benefits Industry : Business Process Outsourcing/Public services industry Purpose: The Senior Solution Architect plays a key role in delivering IT projects and bids by collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, identify gaps in existing capabilities, define solutions to address those gaps, and ensure solutions align with the company's architectural principles and IT strategy while maintaining project scope. They work closely with clients and business representatives to design effective IT solutions that meet project or bid requirements and assess the impact of proposed solutions on business profitability. Senior Solution Architects are expected to specialize in at least one (typically two) IT domains while maintaining broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies. They may also manage and mentor Solution Architects, providing leadership and guidance to ensure consistent quality and alignment with the company's architectural standards. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Business and IT Project Managers to understand business needs and deliver appropriate solution designs for each project. - Work with business development and bid teams to define suitable solutions and cost models for bids. - Participate in solution reviews and governance boards to ensure designs comply with the company's architectural standards. - Present and take ownership of solution designs and cost models within the bid governance framework. - Collaborate with IT professionals (eg, Enterprise Architects, Technical Leads) to design solutions for business operations and bids. - Ensure project and bid implementations adhere to approved architectural designs. - Provide architectural guidance and leadership to delivery teams to ensure alignment with solution designs. - Support project delivery and the change control process throughout implementation. - Communicate complex technical concepts and solution strategies clearly to non-technical stakeholders and IT peers. - Work with IT Project Managers and BU DP to ensure solution design milestones are achieved according to project plans. - Develop solution and service designs that align with business needs, Enterprise Architecture roadmaps, and IT strategies. - Evaluate supplier proposals to ensure deliverability, quality, and alignment with Enterprise Architecture and standard services. - Document solution and service designs in sufficient detail for clear understanding and execution by business users. - Define solution structures for business problems that may span multiple applications and technologies. Required Experience: - The Senior Solution Architect should have extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: CRM, complex case management, telephony, Azure, cloud technologies, Dynamics, SaaS products, RPA/AI, or data analytics. - Proven experience in government outsourcing projects, with the ability to interpret business requirements while staying current with emerging IT technologies. - A degree in an IT-related discipline (or equivalent experience) is required, along with strong knowledge of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms (eg, SaaS, Azure). - Ability to design clear, effective solutions to business challenges, supported by strong analytical and logical thinking skills. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical details in clear, simple terms to clients and stakeholders. - Exposure to the latest and emerging technologies. - Strong problem-solving skills, capable of identifying technical issues, designing solutions, and integrating information effectively. - Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands. - Resilient under pressure, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently. - Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate potential problems and devise solutions in advance. - Strong relationship-building skills with both business and IT stakeholders. - Solid understanding of security standards, legislation, and best practices. - Takes ownership of and accountability for ongoing professional development. Additional information: Must be willing to undergo BPSS security clearance. In some cases, SC may also be required depending on assignment. An industry recognised qualification in an Architectural Framework (eg TOGAF) is desirable (not essential).

Role : Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect Location - Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary - up to £95K base + benefits Industry : Business Process Outsourcing/Public services industry Purpose: The Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect leads the development of major strategic bids, ensuring proposed solutions align with standard architectures and deliver a competitive, winning proposition for the company. They work closely with the UK&E Growth Team to ensure digital and technology components are effectively addressed, engaging the digital and technology function early in the process. This includes overseeing the selection and governance of strategic partners and suppliers. The Enterprise Architect must understand both the technical and commercial aspects of each bid-assessing how proposed technologies influence win probability and the profitability of awarded contracts. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of technology solutions for strategic bids, ensuring they are affordable, competitive, and aligned with Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy. - Provide systems engineering support to ensure requirements are effectively cascaded to technology partners and vendors. - Serve as the Design Authority for solution components delivered by technology partners and vendors on strategic bids. - Offer architectural leadership and guidance to Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams to ensure alignment with sector roadmap designs. - Support account management activities within the growth team by maintaining a clear view of the digital and technology roadmap for strategic accounts. - Communicate technical issues and IT solution strategies clearly to Business Unit stakeholders and IT professionals in support of proposed solutions. - Ensure all solution designs align with business needs and sector technology roadmaps. - Review vendor and supplier proposals to confirm deliverability, quality, and compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards and sector roadmaps. - Identify and mitigate business and architectural risks associated with strategic bid solutions Required Experience: - Education: A bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline is preferred but not mandatory. Strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud technologies is essential. - Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical thinking and a logical approach to developing innovative solutions to complex problems. - Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical details clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders. - Flexibility and Innovation: Stays current with emerging technologies, identifies technical issues, and designs effective solutions. Able to adapt plans and decisions as needed. - Systems Engineering: Experienced in applying systems engineering principles and serving as a design authority. - Relationship Management: Skilled in building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, operational managers, and colleagues. - Information Management: Capable of gathering, analysing, and synthesizing information effectively. - Standards and Compliance: Good knowledge of quality standards, relevant legislation, and best practices. - Adaptability and Prioritization: Able to manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus under pressure. - Forward Thinking: Anticipates potential problems and develops proactive solutions. - Enterprise Architecture: Familiar with established Enterprise Architecture frameworks and best practices. Additional information: UK SC clearance or willingness to obtain clearance is needed. Ability to travel to company and client sites in Europe and the UK as reasonably required.

We're looking for a skilled Salesforce Developer to support the ongoing development and optimisation of key Salesforce platforms, with a strong focus on Service Cloud , Field Service Lightning (FSL) , and Experience Cloud . Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain custom Salesforce solutions Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions Build and maintain Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce pages Integrate Salesforce with third-party systems and APIs Ensure best practices in performance, security, and compliance across the Salesforce ecosystem Required Experience: Proven commercial experience as a Salesforce Developer Solid understanding of Salesforce data model and security architecture Comfortable working independently and engaging with stakeholders remotely

GCP Security Engineer A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

GCP Security Operations Engineer A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

Security Operations Engineer (GCP) A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

Security Architect (GCP) A Global Financial Services Company requires a Contract GCP Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions across our GCP estate. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Google Cloud security services, cloud architecture best practices, and strong knowledge of logging, monitoring, and incident response capabilities. Day Rate: £800-£850pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: 6 months initially Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Architect will have the following previous experience: Design and implement secure cloud architectures across GCP, embedding security by design principles into infrastructure, networking, identity, and application layers. Define and enforce logging and monitoring standards across GCP services, ensuring consistent ingestion of critical log sources such as Cloud Audit Logs, VPC Flow Logs, and Admin Activity Logs. Collaborate with Security Operations and DevOps teams to develop detection and response strategies, turning log data into actionable alerts, playbooks, and automated responses using tools like Chronicle, BigQuery, and Security Command Centre. Provide subject matter expertise during security incidents, supporting response teams with architecture-level insights and recommending short- and long-term remediation actions. Lead risk assessments and architecture reviews for new GCP deployments, ensuring alignment with internal policies, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance (eg ISO 27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles).

Security Architect (GCP) A Global Financial Services Company requires a Contract GCP Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions across our GCP estate. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Google Cloud security services, cloud architecture best practices, and strong knowledge of logging, monitoring, and incident response capabilities. Day Rate: £800-£850pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: 6 months initially Travel: 2 days a week in Central London Office every 2 weeks This GCP Security Architect will have the following previous experience: Design and implement secure cloud architectures across GCP, embedding security by design principles into infrastructure, networking, identity, and application layers. Define and enforce logging and monitoring standards across GCP services, ensuring consistent ingestion of critical log sources such as Cloud Audit Logs, VPC Flow Logs, and Admin Activity Logs. Collaborate with Security Operations and DevOps teams to develop detection and response strategies, turning log data into actionable alerts, playbooks, and automated responses using tools like Chronicle, BigQuery, and Security Command Centre. Provide subject matter expertise during security incidents, supporting response teams with architecture-level insights and recommending short- and long-term remediation actions. Lead risk assessments and architecture reviews for new GCP deployments, ensuring alignment with internal policies, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance (eg ISO 27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles).

Senior Cloud Network Engineer Up to £65,000 + £3.5-4k Car Allowance + On-Call Uplift (£300-400/month) Location: Primarily remote (occasional UK or global travel optional) We're looking for a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join a forward-thinking infrastructure and operations team as they evolve their global network architecture. You'll play a key role in shaping and supporting a modern, cloud-first networking environment - focusing on project work, escalations, and maintaining the core network rather than day-to-day tickets. What You'll Be Doing Acting as an escalation point for the global L2 NOC team Supporting and improving the core network environment Contributing to the design and rollout of a new Cato SASE-based network Working with AWS Cloud Networking , including Transit Gateways and Virtual FortiGate Firewalls Managing and optimising routing and switching (primarily Cisco and FortiGate ) Handling BGP and other advanced networking protocols Helping drive the migration from Legacy VPNs toward a fully live, cloud-based SASE environment (currently ~40% complete) Tech Environment Core Tech: Cisco, FortiGate, AWS, Cato SASE Key Protocols: BGP (most complex protocol in use) Cloud Focus: AWS Transit Gateways, Virtual Firewalls Customer Base: Global enterprise clients across the UK and EMEA What We're Looking For Strong background in routing, switching, and Firewall technologies Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Networking (especially Transit Gateways ) Familiarity with Virtual FortiGate Firewalls Solid understanding of BGP A proactive mindset and interest in project and escalation-level work Desire to grow in a cloud-first, globally distributed environment You don't need to be a deep expert in every area - just confident in core networking, willing to learn, and excited by modern cloud networking. If you're looking for a role that blends traditional networking expertise with cloud innovation , this is a great opportunity to make a real impact on a global network transformation.

Contract Strategy Consultant | £500/day Outside IR35 2 days/week in Northwest England (Travel and Accommodation Expensed) | Initial 3 months Contract We are looking for an experienced Strategy Consultant to support a key client engagement in the North West. They will be expected to diagnose problems or commercial opportunities, shape strategy, direction and measure results. Key Requirements: Proven consulting background (ex-top tier or boutique consultancy preferred) Strong experience in financial modelling and strategic analysis Deep understanding of B2C customer behaviour , insights , and engagement strategies Exposure to personalisation or customer loyalty platforms Able to work independently and deliver structured, executive-ready outputs, whilst partnering with the business to deliver strategy Ideal Candidate: You're a commercially-minded strategist with a strong B2C customer focus , able to uncover insights that drive growth and loyalty. You will need to get quickly get up to speed, work with ambiguity, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. If you have relevant experience and feel you are a good fit, pls apply and we will be in touch.

Trading Platform Engineer - Trading & Supply Sector: Trading & Supply Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in London Day rate: £650 - £750 (potentially higher for the right candidate) IR35: Inside Role Overview As a DevOps Engineer, you will be a hands-on member of a small, high-performing team responsible for global derivatives trading production environments. Both product teams and engineering backlogs will guide your work focused on improvements and technical debt. Key responsibilities include: Proactively manage critical end-to-end workflows, improving stability and resilience through close collaboration with delivery and infrastructure teams. Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users. Serve as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives. Support scalable algorithmic trading technology in a compliant and flexible manner. Experience with algorithmic trading regulation, audit, and compliance (MiFID II & RTS6) is highly desirable. Participate in the global on-call rotation alongside other development engineers. Required Industry Knowledge Understanding of all major global futures exchanges. Knowledge of the full exchange-traded derivatives life cycle. Minimum 8 years' experience in Commodity Trading & Capital Markets/Investment Banking. Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and liquidity aggregation platforms. Understanding of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines. 8+ years' experience with Real Time market data distribution platforms, feed handlers, and enterprise-level consolidated feeds. 8+ years' experience with time-series analytic frameworks (kdb, shakti, or similar technologies). Key experience: 10+ years' experience in Front Office application support and vendor management 8+ years' experience with FIX engineering , including vendor and exchange certification 8 years+ operational experience in supporting market data distribution platforms such as, Real Time Distribution Systems (RTDS) knowledge for DACS, ADH & ADS components Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL , or other Scripting/programming languages. 5+ years' operational experience supporting time-series frameworks (kdb, shakti) Experience with messaging systems and debugging network protocols (TCP, multicast) Knowledge of third-party networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen) Strong understanding of the trading life cycle Minimum 8 years' experience in Commodity Trading & Capital Markets/Investment Banking Soft Skills Excellent communication skills, interacting with traders, developers, and stakeholders. Thrives in high-pressure trading environments alongside traders, developers, and engineering teams. Proactive, self-motivated, flexible, with a positive attitude. Ability to work under demanding deadlines with changing priorities in a trading room environment.