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Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 500 - 535 a day Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services. Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity. Support incident, problem and change management activities. Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support. Understanding of security principles and access management. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Skills Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker. Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python. Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Foundation certification. If you'd like to discuss this Systems Engineer - Azure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

SC Cleared Test Engineer (AI) Rate - 650 (A day) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Engineer (AI) to play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions within a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead testing strategy across cutting-edge AI systems, ensuring robust validation, strong governance, and continuous quality improvement across digital platforms. The Role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will operate at a strategic level, shaping testing approaches for AI and data services while remaining hands-on across automation, validation, and delivery pipelines. You will: Lead the design and execution of end-to-end test strategies across AI and digital programmes Ensure quality across AI models, data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based services Embed test-driven (TDD) and behaviour-driven (BDD) practices within engineering teams Drive improvements in automation frameworks and testing tools Provide expert oversight on AI model validation, including Generative AI and RAG solutions Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies Mentor and coach engineers to build strong testing capability across teams Key Responsibilities Define and deliver testing strategies aligned to organisational standards Lead AI testing, validation, and evaluation frameworks Integrate testing within CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Champion modern testing approaches, including AI-led and predictive testing techniques Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, product, and leadership Oversee defect management, quality metrics, and release assurance Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and performance standards Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience delivering quality assurance for AI / ML solutions across the full lifecycle Hands-on expertise with Microsoft-based environments (e.g. Azure testing tools, AI platforms) Proficiency in one or more: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or R Proven experience in: AI / Generative AI testing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solution validation (e.g. RAGAS framework) CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based test integration Ability to define and implement AI testing strategies and model validation frameworks Strong understanding of: Functional and non-functional testing Accessibility, security, and performance testing Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

DevOps Architect +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 650 - 700 a day We're looking for an experienced DevOps Architect to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure software promotion, patching and update processes Define toolchain integration and automation strategies Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise with: GitLab (CI/CD, repositories, runners and security) Jira Confluence Ansible VMware technologies Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms in offline/air-gapped environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks and security documentation Scripting experience with Bash, Python and Ansible YAML Knowledge of secure build and release management, access control and audit requirements Experience supporting security accreditation and assurance activities If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Linux RHEL Engineer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 - Hybrid 2/3 days per week My client seeks to recruit an experienced Linux engineer - support in maintenance, upgrades and general house keeping Core Competencies Previous experience in a technical position within Linux platform support and/or delivery Familiarity with request, problem and project management processes and tools Detail oriented, process driven, highly innovative mindset, with deeply engrained sense of ownership for the projects delivered Adept at stakeholder communications, from senior level to domain-wide engagement events A broad and deep understanding of best practice in applying appropriate processes, technologies, and resources to deliver a high quality solutions Experienced in managing risk, compliance, audit and security obligations, including implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity procedures Mandatory Technical Skills Experience of managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux production systems (RHEL 7 through to 10) Experience of using scripting to automate tasks Planning and prioritising of project delivery activities Good interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Experience with virtualisation technologies (Linux under VMWare) Experience of working within the ITIL framework Experience of managing systems with RHN satellite Desirable Experience with JBoss Linux performance tuning skills Experience with Linux failover clustering Experience of Kerberos in regards to securing Linux applications and AD integration. Experience of Cisco UCS hardware. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and execution Proven skills in aligning IT with organisational drivers Industry awareness to identify improvement opportunities and implement them across the services and processes incorporated within the domain General knowledge of all areas of IT application and infrastructure Detailed understanding of processes and systems within the domain of expertise Knowledge of Puppet or similar configuration management tools Knowledge of big data platforms, e.g. Horton Works, Hadoop etc.

Job Title: Senior Frontend Developer Location: Remote (ad hoc travel to London office) Contract Length: 12 Months (with scope to extend) Start Date: ASAP IR35: Inside Interview Process: 1 Stage, MS Teams Clearance: SC We are supporting a public sector client in hiring a Senior Frontend Developer to join an established engineering team delivering and maintaining web-based applications and REST API services across a secure environment. This is a hands-on full stack development role with a strong emphasis on Python Flask and REST API development. The successful candidate will work across both the Back End and Front End, contributing to API design and implementation, TypeScript and React Front End development, and the ongoing maintenance and improvement of existing services. This role suits an experienced Senior Frontend Developer with a solid Flask and REST API background, comfortable contributing across the full stack and working within a collaborative Agile team in a regulated, security-conscious environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Python Flask REST APIs, ensuring robust, well-tested and production-ready Back End services Contribute to Front End development using React and TypeScript, building and maintaining user-facing application components Collaborate with engineering, architecture and delivery teams to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable code Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions and Agile sprint ceremonies Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability across Back End and Front End workstreams Maintain technical documentation and adhere to best practices in code quality, security and governance Support the ongoing maintenance, debugging and optimisation of existing application services Essential Skills Strong Python proficiency with hands-on experience building REST APIs using Flask or similar frameworks Experience with React and TypeScript for Front End application development Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices Experience writing unit and integration tests across Python and JavaScript or TypeScript codebases Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments and collaborative engineering teams Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git and Azure DevOps or similar tooling Familiarity with containerisation using Docker and cloud platform deployment across AWS or Azure Knowledge of data security and governance best practices within regulated environments Experience working within public sector or similarly security-conscious delivery environments

CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Globally leading defence/cyber security company £500 - £750 per day (inside and outside IR35 roles available) London based organisation in an easily accessible location Contract Senior Software Engineer To apply please call or email (see below) WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting multiple contract Senior Software Engineers to work with various clients in London ranging from R&D companies, Multi-National Consultancies to SME's and product based companies. Due to the nature of the work these clients do, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced agile team to design and deliver packages of bespoke work, work development teams and liaise with customers. You will work through the entire software development life cycle from requirements capture to R&D, implementation to automation. WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Current enhanced DV clearance Experience with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, React Experience mentoring juniors or leading teams is nice to have but not essential Experience/Knowledge of automation IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE. Cloud based experience Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Big Data/Messaging technologies such as Apache Nifi/MiNiFi/Kafka TO BE CONSIDERED. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) For further information please call me. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. CONTRACT SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER/SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JAVA DEVELOPER/JAVA ENGINEER/LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE/DEVELOPPED VETTING/DEVELOPED VETTED/DEEP VETTING/DEEP VETTED/SC CLEARED/SC CLEARANCE/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Our client is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization 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.

*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: Lead Cloud & Database Services Engineer Day Rate: Circa £650 per day, Inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database solutions, drive automation, security, and compliance , and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL , Ansible , and Power BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high-profile government department, shaping cutting-edge cloud and database solutions. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.