AWS Enterprise Architect - SC Cleared Permanent/Full-time - 85K + 5% bonus UK Wide - Remote, with occasional travel to end client Due to the nature of the end client, this role requires ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE , and we can only offer the position to SOLE UK NATIONALS. Are you an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for AWS cloud? We're looking for talented architects to join our growing team and help deliver high-quality, modern cloud services to UK clients. You'll work in small, focused teams alongside engineers, architects, and stakeholders, designing and delivering innovative cloud-native and hybrid solutions that make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, strengthen your technical expertise, and be part of a collaborative environment where people and outcomes matter. What You'll Do As an Enterprise Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for cloud architecture and infrastructure governance. Design, review, and evolve cloud-native and hybrid architectures. Work closely with platform engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment. Stay hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployments, and environment configuration. Support and mentor junior engineers. Build strong relationships with both clients and internal teams. Act as the technical governance lead rather than a people manager What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you bring: Experience in Enterprise Architecture, particularly with AWS-based solutions . A strong background in automation and delivery through code. Hands-on experience with tools and technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, GitHub. Knowledge of managed services and post-implementation support. Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and Agile delivery. A background in infrastructure and networking (a plus). Comfortable with critical national infrastructure and incident response.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
AWS Enterprise Architect - SC Cleared Permanent/Full-time - 85K + 5% bonus UK Wide - Remote, with occasional travel to end client Due to the nature of the end client, this role requires ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE , and we can only offer the position to SOLE UK NATIONALS. Are you an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for AWS cloud? We're looking for talented architects to join our growing team and help deliver high-quality, modern cloud services to UK clients. You'll work in small, focused teams alongside engineers, architects, and stakeholders, designing and delivering innovative cloud-native and hybrid solutions that make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, strengthen your technical expertise, and be part of a collaborative environment where people and outcomes matter. What You'll Do As an Enterprise Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for cloud architecture and infrastructure governance. Design, review, and evolve cloud-native and hybrid architectures. Work closely with platform engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment. Stay hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployments, and environment configuration. Support and mentor junior engineers. Build strong relationships with both clients and internal teams. Act as the technical governance lead rather than a people manager What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you bring: Experience in Enterprise Architecture, particularly with AWS-based solutions . A strong background in automation and delivery through code. Hands-on experience with tools and technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, GitHub. Knowledge of managed services and post-implementation support. Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and Agile delivery. A background in infrastructure and networking (a plus). Comfortable with critical national infrastructure and incident response.
Role: Solution Architect - Defence & Cloud Systems We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic and forward-thinking technology consultancy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, secure environments and enjoys applying systems thinking to deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model "As-Is" and "To-Be" states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation, and acceptance activities with stakeholders. Team Leadership & Collaboration Manage technical teams of architects and integrators. Foster collaboration across disciplines to ensure cohesive and high-quality delivery. Stakeholder Communication Present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build trust and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Technical Skills & Experience Essential Skills Proven experience in systems engineering and solution architecture Strong background in requirements management , including use cases and user stories Expertise in producing HLDs , LLDs , and other design artefacts Experience with test strategy , evaluation , and acceptance planning Familiarity with verification & validation processes Architecture Modelling Proficiency in industry frameworks such as TOGAF , ArchiMate , and UML Experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture modelling Domain Knowledge Minimum 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect Experience with Defence ICT systems , including secure cloud hosting environments Understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technologies Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), virtualisation , and AI technologies Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery methodologies Qualifications & Clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering , Information Systems , or equivalent experience Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect) Active SC clearance or higher is required Must be a UK national What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-based bonus Generous pension scheme and life assurance 25 days annual leave plus additional leave for military reservists and volunteering Private healthcare via Flexible working arrangements - remote or office-based Access to the latest secure technologies Investment in personal development and career progression Relocation bonus available for graduates To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, 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 OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Role: Solution Architect - Defence & Cloud Systems We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic and forward-thinking technology consultancy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, secure environments and enjoys applying systems thinking to deliver innovative, scalable solutions across defence, national security, and enterprise domains. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, define architectures, and guide implementation through the full lifecycle-from concept to acceptance. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Technical Leadership Understand client requirements and pain points, provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME), and apply best practice systems thinking to develop effective solutions. Architecture Design & Documentation Define and model "As-Is" and "To-Be" states of services, systems, and enterprises. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that align with business and technical goals. Requirements Management Elicit, document, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle. Define measures of effectiveness, performance, and acceptance criteria. Solution Options Analysis Lead technical options analysis, presenting viable solutions that meet requirements at both threshold and objective levels. Testing & Validation Develop overarching test strategies and plans. Generate test scripts and lead verification, validation, and acceptance activities with stakeholders. Team Leadership & Collaboration Manage technical teams of architects and integrators. Foster collaboration across disciplines to ensure cohesive and high-quality delivery. Stakeholder Communication Present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build trust and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Technical Skills & Experience Essential Skills Proven experience in systems engineering and solution architecture Strong background in requirements management , including use cases and user stories Expertise in producing HLDs , LLDs , and other design artefacts Experience with test strategy , evaluation , and acceptance planning Familiarity with verification & validation processes Architecture Modelling Proficiency in industry frameworks such as TOGAF , ArchiMate , and UML Experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture modelling Domain Knowledge Minimum 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect Experience with Defence ICT systems , including secure cloud hosting environments Understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technologies Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), virtualisation , and AI technologies Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery methodologies Qualifications & Clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering , Information Systems , or equivalent experience Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect) Active SC clearance or higher is required Must be a UK national What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-based bonus Generous pension scheme and life assurance 25 days annual leave plus additional leave for military reservists and volunteering Private healthcare via Flexible working arrangements - remote or office-based Access to the latest secure technologies Investment in personal development and career progression Relocation bonus available for graduates To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, 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 OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Security Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - 3 months+ -Hybrid We are seeking a Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a legacy technology estate. The role will focus on maintaining service stability, ensuring operational readiness, and leading the response to incidents and outages. The Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer will play a pivotal role during the transition phase by embedding operational standards, improving monitoring and support processes, and enabling knowledge transfer into ongoing service delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operational support of legacy systems, ensuring availability, performance, and resilience. Manage incident, problem, and change activities in line with ITIL and enterprise service standards. Proactively monitor and tune infrastructure, applications, messaging, and scheduling platforms. Act as the escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating technical resources to achieve rapid resolution. Lead root cause analysis and service improvement initiatives. Define and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational documentation. Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are operationally tested and aligned to business needs. Oversee job scheduling, batch management, and automation activities (e.g., Tivoli Scheduler). Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, and Architecture teams to support upgrades, migrations, and modernisation efforts. Mentor operations engineers and manage knowledge transfer from discovery into business-as-usual operations. Competencies: Technical background in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Customer Engagement management. Strong leadership and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities, with a structured approach to discovery and documentation. Skilled in documenting processes, monitoring metrics, and reporting on operational health. Excellent communication and documentation skills for effective knowledge capture and handover. Excellent communication skills, particularly in high-pressure incident management situations. Ability to operate in both deep technical detail and higher-level architectural/system view. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset. Incident Management, Resilient under pressure and effective at prioritising competing demands. Experiences: Ability to prioritise effectively in a complex, multi-system environment. Technical skills in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Current and active SC Clearance Proven track record in managing/supporting enterprise-scale services. Experience of working in a multivendor environment, where co-ordination, triage and joint working is essential for operational activities. Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service management . Building KT libraries Previous involvement in system migrations, re-platforming, or legacy modernisation programmes highly desirable. Background in high-availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise integration patterns. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Oct 10, 2025
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Security Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - 3 months+ -Hybrid We are seeking a Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a legacy technology estate. The role will focus on maintaining service stability, ensuring operational readiness, and leading the response to incidents and outages. The Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer will play a pivotal role during the transition phase by embedding operational standards, improving monitoring and support processes, and enabling knowledge transfer into ongoing service delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operational support of legacy systems, ensuring availability, performance, and resilience. Manage incident, problem, and change activities in line with ITIL and enterprise service standards. Proactively monitor and tune infrastructure, applications, messaging, and scheduling platforms. Act as the escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating technical resources to achieve rapid resolution. Lead root cause analysis and service improvement initiatives. Define and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational documentation. Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are operationally tested and aligned to business needs. Oversee job scheduling, batch management, and automation activities (e.g., Tivoli Scheduler). Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, and Architecture teams to support upgrades, migrations, and modernisation efforts. Mentor operations engineers and manage knowledge transfer from discovery into business-as-usual operations. Competencies: Technical background in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Customer Engagement management. Strong leadership and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities, with a structured approach to discovery and documentation. Skilled in documenting processes, monitoring metrics, and reporting on operational health. Excellent communication and documentation skills for effective knowledge capture and handover. Excellent communication skills, particularly in high-pressure incident management situations. Ability to operate in both deep technical detail and higher-level architectural/system view. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset. Incident Management, Resilient under pressure and effective at prioritising competing demands. Experiences: Ability to prioritise effectively in a complex, multi-system environment. Technical skills in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Current and active SC Clearance Proven track record in managing/supporting enterprise-scale services. Experience of working in a multivendor environment, where co-ordination, triage and joint working is essential for operational activities. Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service management . Building KT libraries Previous involvement in system migrations, re-platforming, or legacy modernisation programmes highly desirable. Background in high-availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise integration patterns. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Our Telecoms client is looking for a Solution Architect/Network Design Architect that will be responsible for technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC. This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. The rate is £300 per day outside IR35. This role can be either based in London or Manchester with Travel approx. Once a week, depending on customer requirements. Please note that candidate needs to either hold SC clearance or be eligible for one. Required skills and experience: * Leadership of customer solution integration is essential. * Palo Alto deployment experience (SD-WAN) * Experience in the utility sector is preferable * Customer engagement and interaction skills * Ability to generate quality documentation * Excellent knowledge of delivering network designs, IP-VPN, Cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS). * Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and routing * Good to general understanding of SD-WAN technologies ideally Fortinet * Knowledge of Equinix services eg Equinix Fabric. Deliverables: * Responsible for the technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC * Manage/support/technical authority for customer circuit order forms to enable clean ordering process for VF * Engage and participate in the full life cycle of orders, supporting project manager * Technical lead and participate in the delivery of circuits and SD-WAN services. * Troubleshoot and remediate network connectivity during testing across environments * Collaborate with relevant internal/external parties where & when required * Travel to customer sites for meetings as necessary * Produce appropriate design documentation 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.
Oct 03, 2025
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Our Telecoms client is looking for a Solution Architect/Network Design Architect that will be responsible for technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC. This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. The rate is £300 per day outside IR35. This role can be either based in London or Manchester with Travel approx. Once a week, depending on customer requirements. Please note that candidate needs to either hold SC clearance or be eligible for one. Required skills and experience: * Leadership of customer solution integration is essential. * Palo Alto deployment experience (SD-WAN) * Experience in the utility sector is preferable * Customer engagement and interaction skills * Ability to generate quality documentation * Excellent knowledge of delivering network designs, IP-VPN, Cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS). * Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and routing * Good to general understanding of SD-WAN technologies ideally Fortinet * Knowledge of Equinix services eg Equinix Fabric. Deliverables: * Responsible for the technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC * Manage/support/technical authority for customer circuit order forms to enable clean ordering process for VF * Engage and participate in the full life cycle of orders, supporting project manager * Technical lead and participate in the delivery of circuits and SD-WAN services. * Troubleshoot and remediate network connectivity during testing across environments * Collaborate with relevant internal/external parties where & when required * Travel to customer sites for meetings as necessary * Produce appropriate design documentation 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.
API Technical Architect A Technical Architect is needed to define and oversee the technical architecture for a digital platform. The role involves designing scalable solutions on AWS and ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce via APIs Key skills: * Salesforce & APIs: Strong knowledge of Salesforce data models and experience with API integration strategies (REST/JSON, Middleware, etc.) to connect Salesforce with other systems. * AWS & Cloud Architecture: Demonstrated experience in designing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging appropriate services (compute, storage, networking) and following best practices for cloud security and performance. Programming experience in AWS Lambda is a plus. * DevSecOps Understanding: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that architectural decisions support secure development and automated deployment processes. Candidates will be based in the UK. The role is based on a hybrid working model, 2 days in the office in either London or Leeds. The contract is for 4-6 months initially, outside IR35. To be considered for the position please send over your latest CV. 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.
Oct 03, 2025
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API Technical Architect A Technical Architect is needed to define and oversee the technical architecture for a digital platform. The role involves designing scalable solutions on AWS and ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce via APIs Key skills: * Salesforce & APIs: Strong knowledge of Salesforce data models and experience with API integration strategies (REST/JSON, Middleware, etc.) to connect Salesforce with other systems. * AWS & Cloud Architecture: Demonstrated experience in designing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging appropriate services (compute, storage, networking) and following best practices for cloud security and performance. Programming experience in AWS Lambda is a plus. * DevSecOps Understanding: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that architectural decisions support secure development and automated deployment processes. Candidates will be based in the UK. The role is based on a hybrid working model, 2 days in the office in either London or Leeds. The contract is for 4-6 months initially, outside IR35. To be considered for the position please send over your latest CV. 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.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 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 a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 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 a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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.
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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.
