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Job Description Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Solutions Architect Our Client has a Global operation for which they are now looking to recruit a MS Dynamics CRM Solutions Architect with at least 7 years experience in a MS Dynamics Architect role. You will be the design authority, evangelising across all elements of the Dynamics CRM solution Work with key stakeholders to further develop and enhance the Dynamics solution Be the gatekeeper to the design, architecture, and implementation of the global platform Lead the conceptualisation, design and delivery of high-quality solutions across all areas of the Dynamics landscape, including CRM, Marketing, Portal and several incoming and outgoing interfaces via the integration platforms Use in-depth knowledge of MS Dynamics to solve technical design challenges across the Clients 30+ sites who will use the platform Prepare and seek approval for high and low-level business and technical architectural documents which describe proposed solutions Be the interface between the business, Product Owner and various technical resources to ensure solutions are effectively embedded into the organisation Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Use advanced knowledge of JScript, C#, PowerApps and MS Technologies to enhance the solution and develop proof of concepts to demonstrate options Investigate, analyse and propose new technologies or revisions to existing architectural design that will benefit the admissions user communities Keep knowledge of Dynamics and supporting technologies up to date in line with the latest platform changes Identify product risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary Organise and conduct discovery workshops, discussions, and value-based use case demonstrations for requirements/proposed solutions Provide direct Technical Design support within the Global Applications team to build or revise support processes and practises MS Dynamics CRM Certifications Other Microsoft certifications Cloud solution certifications TOGAF or equivalent 7+ years in Solution Architect role 7+ years Dynamics CRM Configuration/customisation 7+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Solution design with Critical thinking Configuration/customisation along with Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environments and Working within remote teams Experience of education sector coupled with Experience of DevOps Salary for this role be in the range £70K - £85K plus benefits. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Applications Software Test Lead Our Client is an International company are looking to recruit a seasoned Applications Software Test Lead. You must have at least 5 to 8 years solid experience on applications software testing. The Client is in the education sector - so any experience in the education sector would be very advantageous. Must be ISEB certified or similar. Must have experience of full project life cycle. Should be proactive in offering advice and guidance to members of the team. The role will be based in Milton Keynes - although you will be working remotely from home for the foreseeable future - with occasional team meetings at the Milton Keynes office. The salary range for this role will be £45K - £55K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

A BizTalk consultant is required for an initial 9 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2 days on site in Milton Keynes and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella companyKey Responsibilities*Design and implement BizTalk solutions to meet business requirements.*Develop and deploy integrations using BizTalk Server.*Perform BizTalk upgrades and migration.*Monitor and optimize BizTalk applications for performance and reliability.*Ensure compliance with best practices, security policies, and integration standards.________________________________________Key Sills and experience:Essential:*Proven experience with Microsoft BizTalk Server (2004/2006/2010/2013/2020).*A technical background and working knowledge and experience of Windows Server*Experience of application support, security hardening and performance tuning*Ability to troubleshoot low-level issues*Excellent communication skills including an ability to influence senior stakeholders*Previous experience working in a regulated environment*Hands-on experience with BizTalk upgrades and migration.*Hands-on experience with adapters.*Experience with BizTalk monitoring solutions including SCOM, and Dynatrace.*Strong knowledge of integration frameworks, Orchestrations, Transformation and mapping.*Familiarity with enterprise application integration and messaging protocols.*Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.*Strong written and verbal communication skills.Desirable:*Knowledge of any of IIS, .Net Framework, PowerShell, IBM MQ, Host Integration Service (HIS) and SQL Server.*Experience of ServiceNow.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.

Our client is looking for a Mainframe Application Developer & Support Engineer (COBOL) on a contract basis to be based in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have a CTC clearance in place, but we would consider candidates that are eligible.Please note that this role is inside IR35.Job Summary:Develops and maintains custom applications, provides technical support for developed applications and ensures applications are well integrated with other front-end applications, networks and databases. Evaluates, modifies, tests and supports implementation of software solutions to help meet defined business needs. Performs application configuration, setup and enhancement. Evaluates new packages, releases, upgrades and other changes to understand change requirements, cost implications, timings and potential user impact. Recommends changes in application development, maintenance and system standards. Required skills:* COBOL* DMS (hierarchical database)/RDMS (relational database) database experience* An understanding of Transaction Processing (TIP/HVTIP) or similar. Key responsibilities:* Provides Software Applications Engineering support for larger and more complex applications / project areas.* Performs build and deployment for application development efforts.* Designs basic requirements that are effective, timely and comply with project standards.* Configures, programs and tests applications / technical architecture components.* Fixes defects and performance related problems.* Accountable for service commitments at individual request level for in scope development work.* Reviews design, coding, and unit testing to ensure compliance with the standard defined for the project.* Works with the BA team to understand requirements and use cases.* Develop sizing for assigned use cases with inputs from the BA team.* Deploys QAT or UAT environments independently.* Works closely with the testing team to understand existing and newly generated issues (regression) and works towards providing solutions.* Explores alternative solutions by selecting the best option, through applying DAR techniques.* Participates in code reviews, works with other developers, designers, and architects to ensure requirements are met.* Ensures the integrity of pre-production environments, such as development, test, QA and staging environments.* Leads efforts in specific process improvement and technical automation areas.* Provides regular status updates for self / team to project lead / manager.* Helps less experienced team members in completion of upskilling training / tasks. 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.