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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Event Management Consultant to join the Hosting and Tooling Team, supporting both operational (RUN) and project-based activities. You will work closely with Consultants, Engineers, Analysts, and client stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise enterprise event management and monitoring solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise across enterprise tooling platforms, strong analytical capability, and hands-on experience delivering scalable monitoring and automation solutions in complex environments. Key Responsibilities As an Event Management Consultant, you will: Engage directly with client teams, providing technical guidance, consultation, and operational support Design and implement event management policies for internal services and client distribution systems Perform high-level functional system analysis to support client operational and technical requirements Maintain and enhance operational tooling in alignment with service delivery objectives Contribute to project delivery activities, working closely with internal and external Project Managers Develop and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and support materials Build, configure, and maintain operational dashboards tailored to client requirements Support ongoing training, certification, and capability development within enterprise tooling environments Implement automation and integration solutions using scripting and APIs Required Skills & Experience (Must Have - Top 3) BMC TrueSight Orchestration Splunk (advanced level) Event Management (enterprise scale environments) Additional Skills & Experience Enterprise Tooling & Monitoring Proven experience with enterprise monitoring and tooling platforms BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk administration and engineering Agent deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management Product installation, configuration, and customisation Monitoring & Observability Tools SNMP MIB management Experience with tools such as: Zabbix Nagios HP OpenView SolarWinds IBM Tivoli Monitoring IBM Tivoli Netcool Operating Systems Experience across: Windows Server environments Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) IBM AIX Scripting & Automation Strong scripting capability in: Python PowerShell Experience developing automation scripts and system integrations REST API integration experience Networking Knowledge Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, and monitoring requirements Splunk Expertise Advanced Splunk capability including: Splunk Query Language (SPL) Rule creation and complex correlation logic Dashboard development and visualisation Data modelling and search optimisation SQL experience for data analysis and integration If this role is of interest, apply now or email me at (url removed)

DevSecOps Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in Hampshire Circa £90,000 per annum + benefits SC cleared We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking DevSecOps Engineer to join our Defence client, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of secure, scalable software delivery across DevSecOps, MLOps, and cloud technologies. In this role, you will help push the boundaries of what's possible-from securely updating deployed equipment to enabling resilient, high-availability systems-while shaping technical direction, mentoring others, and driving best practices across the full software development life cycle. You will leverage modern cloud and DevSecOps tooling to accelerate deployment automation and improve system reliability, applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to ensure the continuous, secure operation of live systems. Taking ownership of code releases, deployments, and operational support, you will combine strong technical expertise with effective communication skills to collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. What You'll Bring You will have hands-on experience across a range of DevSecOps disciplines. Depending on your experience level, you may bring expertise in some of the following: Cloud Technologies AWS (primary) Azure and/or GCP (beneficial) Cyber Security Vulnerability management (eg Tenable) Identity and Access Management (eg Azure AD, Keycloak) Static and dynamic analysis (eg SonarQube) Network security, certificates, and token management Virtualisation & Containerisation Docker, Podman Kubernetes GPU containerisation (eg NVIDIA Container Toolkit, Run:AI) Architectural Approaches Microservices and serverless architectures Edge computing API design (REST, gRPC/Protobuf) Event-driven systems (Kafka, MQTT) DevSecOps Tooling Version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines (eg GitLab CI/CD) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible) Linux Scripting Programming (eg Python, Rust) Monitoring & observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch) If this role is of interest, apply now or send your CV to me at (see below)

MBSE Systems Engineer (Model-Based Systems Engineering) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Bristol and remote - 6 months+ One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an MBSE Systems Engineer. Please find some details below: Clearance required: SC cleared, UK national, UK eyes only, up to secret classification Location: Location: Bristol - 3 days on-site minimum IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: MBSE Systems Engineers UK National - SC Cleared - Up to S classified data Provision of systems engineering into the Stratus LO project. Working in the Naval Sub Systems team (Cluster K). Primary focus will be the generation of the Sub System design definition artefacts, but work may extend to verification planning. This will include working in small cross cluster teams to capture the Sub System architecture (MBSE) and requirement definition artefacts. Experienced Systems Engineering capability with the following: Application of MBSE. Expertise in requirement elicitation and definition. Strength within utilisation of DOORS/configuration management tools. Additional expertise in the follow is beneficial UK defence projects. Naval Systems. IBM ALM tool suite including DOORS NG, Rhapsody and Engineering Workflow Management Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

DV Cleared Monitoring Engineer Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Up to 800 per day (Inside IR35) DV Clearance Required (MOD Environment) Are you an experienced Monitoring Engineer with strong infrastructure expertise and DV clearance? We're looking for a skilled professional to join a high-profile MOD programme, taking ownership of monitoring operations and leading a technical team within a secure environment. This is a key role where you'll combine hands-on engineering, leadership, and strategic input to drive operational excellence and support critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Leading day-to-day operations of the Windows/Infrastructure team Managing and optimising monitoring tools such as SCOM and PRTG Designing and configuring dashboards for network and system monitoring Supporting project delivery including solution design, estimation, and implementation Ensuring SLA compliance through effective incident response and escalation Mentoring engineers and building SME capability within the team Collaborating with architects and stakeholders to shape technical solutions Producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation What We're Looking For Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure environments Proven expertise with SCOM, PRTG, and network/device monitoring Experience leading teams or acting as a senior technical specialist Solid understanding of SLA-driven environments and governance frameworks Background in project delivery (PRINCE2, PMI or similar) Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Skills MCSE (or equivalent certification) ITIL Foundation Experience working in customer-facing or secure government environments If this Monitoring Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email your application to me at (url removed)

Job Title: Cloud Digital Product Manager (SC CLEARED) Location: Exeter (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 10 month contract CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Digital Product Manager to join their team in Exeter on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to help shape and improve the internal platforms that our developers, scientists and service teams rely on every day. You'll join Platform Technology - a part of the organisation responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities such as developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services. Your job is to make these platforms reliable, discoverable and enabling: reducing delivery friction, improving user experience, and helping downstream service teams ship faster and more safely. Support the development of a business case to invest in service enhancements and engagements with third party suppliers Own the roadmap and backlog for one or more shared technology platforms and deliver to the agreed product vision Work with engineers, architects and delivery teams to deliver incremental improvements that make platforms easier to use and maintain Understand internal users - from developers to operations staff - and translate their needs into clear priorities Investigate the development of measurable service outcomes (adoption, usability, performance) and use data to track progress Balance short-term reliability with long-term sustainability and compliance Facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders; communicate trade-offs transparently Champion product-led and user informed, iterative ways of working in a complex, legacy / brownfield environment Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the users are other engineers Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs You?ll Thrive Here If You? Care about helping others deliver value - "product thinking for platforms" Believe in outcomes over output and in learning through iteration Value sustainability over speed, preferring well-designed, reliable systems to quick fixes Enjoy bringing structure and clarity to technically challenging, interdependent environments Are collaborative, pragmatic and curious - a steady hand in a complex system Measures of Success (6-12 Months) Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: Corsham Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client, a leader in defence and security, is hiring for a reputable organisation to support on a satellite network project. This is an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to work on a high-profile, fast-paced programme with national and international travel. What you'll be doing: Responding to network faults and incidents, providing third-line support Managing installation, configuration, and testing of new system components Ensuring new services meet UK security standards Performing upgrades, enhancements, and managing obsolescence Supporting the design and security of military communication networks, including satellite systems What you'll bring: Experience in designing and delivering IP communication networks, ideally with Cisco accreditation (CCNP preferred) Knowledge of IP network architectures and serial communications Familiarity with RF Satellite communications technology (advantageous) Background in telecommunications or satellite communication environments Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and processes Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline This full-time role offers hybrid working options and the chance to contribute to critical national security projects. We value collaboration, resilience, and innovative problem-solving. If you are a motivated professional with the right skills and security clearance, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team delivering vital solutions that protect and serve. Apply now!

Network Architect - Basingstoke (Office-based) Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance Are you ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of technology? Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a talented Network Architect to join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to work on varied projects, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to innovative solutions. What you'll be doing: Lead the technical implementation of medium to large network infrastructures, ensuring delivery within timescales and managing risks. Provide expert guidance on LAN network setup, infrastructure patching, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Advise on preventive maintenance and configuration adjustments to optimise product performance and customer satisfaction. Manage systems within SLA, proposing improvements and implementing changes to meet service standards. Engage with third parties to resolve complex product issues and ensure seamless project delivery. Stay current with new tools, products, and techniques, promoting continuous improvement within the team. What you'll bring: Proven experience in independently implementing LAN networks and infrastructure patching according to design specifications. Strong knowledge of solution development, ensuring compatibility with existing architectures, policies, and standards. Ability to meet project deadlines and manage costs effectively. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues swiftly, providing timely workarounds or fixes. Flexibility to adapt to changes in service, process, or operating models, aligning solutions with business needs. If you're passionate about network architecture and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to technological excellence.

MBSE Systems EngineeR Rate - Negotiable Location: Location: Bristol - 3 days on-site minimum Sector: Public IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: MBSE Systems Engineers UK National - SC Cleared - Up to S classified data Provision of systems engineering into the Stratus LO project. Primary focus will be the generation of the Sub System design definition artefacts, but work may extend to verification planning. This will include working in small cross cluster teams to capture the Sub System architecture (MBSE) and requirement definition artefacts. Experienced Systems Engineering capability with the following: Application of MBSE. Expertise in requirement elicitation and definition. Strength within utilisation of DOORS / configuration management tools. Additional expertise in the follow is beneficial UK defence projects. Naval Systems. IBM ALM tool suite including DOORS NG, Rhapsody and Engineering Workflow Management Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

MBSE Systems EngineeR Rate - Negotiable Location: Location: Bristol - 3 days on-site minimum Sector: Public IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: MBSE Systems Engineers UK National - SC Cleared - Up to S classified data Provision of systems engineering into the Stratus LO project. Primary focus will be the generation of the Sub System design definition artefacts, but work may extend to verification planning. This will include working in small cross cluster teams to capture the Sub System architecture (MBSE) and requirement definition artefacts.  Experienced Systems Engineering capability with the following: Application of MBSE. Expertise in requirement elicitation and definition. Strength within utilisation of DOORS/configuration management tools. Additional expertise in the follow is beneficial UK defence projects. Naval Systems. IBM ALM tool suite including DOORS NG, Rhapsody and Engineering Workflow Management Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Principal Systems Engineer - Surrey (Hybrid) - up to 80,000 + Bonus + Benefits - REF 2011 I am currently recruiting for a Principal Systems Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Surrey, but on a hybrid basis. Salary up to 80,000 + Bonus + Benefits. The organisation has been established for over 30 years and are renowned for the best at what they do within the defense and military sector on a global basis. They are a small yet specialist team employing around 50 people, but turnover is over 20 million annually with that figure set to continue moving upwards based on the ever-increasing demand for their products and systems. To support the business with the current workload and in line with their expansion plans they have the need to appoint a Principal Systems Engineer on a permanent basis. In this role as a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Business Development team with bids and tenders from a technical perspective. You will interpret the requirements from the customer whilst understanding the objectives and from here will go away and conduct the necessary research with a view of coming up with an appropriately engineered solution that meets or exceeds their expectations. Once satisfied, you will technically write the proposal for the customer, whilst ensuring that the product, application or system complies with the necessary standards and legislations. You will also be liaising with suppliers. Essential Requirements: Previous experience a Principal Systems Engineer or similar At least 5 years' experience in industry Previous experience in producing technical documentation (tenders, bids, technical specifications, test plans, architecture documentation, user manuals, safety reports) Desirable Requirements: Experience within the Defence, Military of Aerospace domains SC Cleared or previously having been SC Cleared Familiar with MIL, DEF, EMC standards This is a rare and extremely exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to join a forward-thinking company who place every employee's work life balance at the forefront of what they do. They work incredibly well as a team and boast a fantastic retention rate for their staff. This is an immediate requirement, so if you have the required skills and experience, please get in touch with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Overview Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to work with our client, at Belfast. In this role the successful candidate will be working alongside a team of multi-disciplined Engineer working on cutting edge defence products. Your role will span the entire product life-cycle from design requirements capture and analysis through to defining the power architecture and designing, building, testing and verifying that the solution meets the customer's needs. The Power Electronics role requires working within the Electronics team to optimise the design through trade-studies, analyses, modelling and simulation to produce best-in-class competitive products. We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience. This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving. Responsibilities The Power Electronics Engineer will perform, but not be limited to the following type of activities centred on the development and delivery of cutting-edge defence products: Developing electrical power architectures to meet design requirements Leading in the design and prototype of power electronics circuits Using simulation tools to produce models of electronic and electrical power systems Leading component and sub-system selection and manage evaluation activities Define testing, validation and debug of component and circuit assemblies Support to integration testing Creation of power electronics specifications, development and verification plans Responsible for compliance to regulatory standards Contribute to bid and estimating activities Qualifications Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu Desired skills Knowledge of vehicular electrical power systems and distribution, including: 600 VDC Single phase 240 VAC Three phase 400 VAC A solid understanding of thermal management techniques Proficient in simulation tools such as LTSpice, with experience in modelling converters Understanding of principles for design for LVD & EMC Compliance Highly effective communicator within a diverse, professional environment Self-motivated, able to lead and take the initiative specifications, development and verification plans Outstanding team working skills Experience Post graduate relevant work experience Experience with selection and evaluation of MOTs AD-DC and DC-DC convertors Significant relevant experience of SMPS design Vehicle battery systems experience utilising lead acid or lithium batteries Experience of power filter design and implementation Familiarity with regulatory standards for power electronics and safety certifications Experience with specifications, development and verification plans Experience of mentoring and coaching others What do I need before I apply UK sole National BPSS Cleared Able to obtain SC Ability/willingness to work on the client site in Belfast Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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.

Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles

Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.