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Job Description Senior Backend Developer with C# .net Framework Working as part of the Digital team, you'll be responsible for the ongoing development and improvements to an eCommerce website as well as other internal applications for this award-winning Travel Company. You will be responsible for: Leading the eCommerce web and application development from a technical perspective • Collaborating with the front end developer and design resource to deliver improved UI & UX • A problem solver - you'll need to be able to analyse and suggest improvements to existing website features • Analysing and identifying ways to automate processes working alongside the business lead • Implementing automated regression testing for the software developed Skills and Experience: • Excellent working knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, React Framework, MS SQL Server, Mongo DB, Elasticsearch • Understanding of SOLID development principles • Worked previously on projects using the Umbraco CMS • Continuous Delivery skills, tools and techniques (e.g. Git, Github, Team City, Octopus, Jenkins, Selenium, etc.) • Familiar with Azure cloud services & setting up/managing resources/deploying apps • Familiar with JIRA and Confluence • Capable of working with (and developing) multiple (REST) APIs documented with e.g. OpenAPI/swagger and other API messaging formats e.g. JSON, XML, SOAP • Experience of PowerBI, PowerQuery and R • Experience of structured testing and quality assurance approaches (e.g. Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Development) • A positive and cooperative individual who will work effectively across departments and within a team • Worked in an agile/Kanban environment and familiar with JIRA and confluence • Not afraid to challenge existing thinking in order to improve processes The Client will consider candidates with solid Backend development skills without Umbraco. The salary for this role will be in the range £50K to £80K per year depending on experience. The Client is based in Central London and this role will be working remotely. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description OKTA with SAP Success Factors Our Client is evaluating SAP Success Factors and OKTA. They require a Solution Implementer to assist with the selection testing and implementation processes of both SAP Success Factors and OKTA. You must have 2 to 3 years expertise of working with SAP Success Factors and OKTA Identity Management software. This is a 3 to 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 to £600 per day. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description Head of IT Infrastructure - City of London Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands-on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description Client Engagement Director Our Client is an international consultancy. They are looking to recruit a Senior Director ideally with experience within the media/entertainment/content arena. • Own the client relationship, developing strategic relationships within the client organization • Be accountable for project outcomes, ensuring consistent and satisfying project delivery and that all obligations are being met • Act as the project architect, organizing and managing all phases of a project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery • Lead project teams comprising diverse skillsets, and be able to step in and lend a hand when necessary • Take responsibility for communications and reporting, both internally and to the client • Coach your project teams, guiding and teaching to ensure success of each member • Provide a leadership and hands-on backstop to your teams' technical and process leaders Skills Requirement: You will have the following skills and expertise: • Bachelor's and/or Advanced degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience • 10+ years of overall professional work experience • A consulting background: 3+ years of customer-facing consulting experience or experience delivering technology services projects • A technical background: 5+ years of hands-on experience developing, testing, releasing, operating, or supporting software in an enterprise • An Agile background: Certified Scrum Master or equivalent • Expertise developing cloud technologies, applications, networking infrastructure, data, and/or security • Knowledge and domain experience in financial services or related fields • Experience leading teams responsible for public cloud (AWS preferred) • AWS Associate or Professional Certifications • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with team members and audiences of all levels • Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams to define and meet requirements • Ability to apply critical thinking to solve difficult problems without obvious solutions • Ability to maintain equanimity in a constantly evolving environment • Ability to grow in skills and ability in new environments The Client has offices in Holborn London. Salary is negotiable but in the range £140K -£150K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Pre-Sales Network Architect - SC Cleared An experienced Pre-Sales Network Architect is needed. Candidates will have a technical network background and be able to provide network assurance into bids. Skills needed: - Network design- Technical skills covering Cisco and Juniper technology - Strong stakeholder engagement - Be able to work alongside customer to understand and derive requirements - Solid understanding of network and routing protocols - A defence background would be desirable- Experience of the bid / sales process- Previous experience within presales and working on bids Due to the nature of this role a SC Clearance is required, however sponsorship can be considered for the right Candidate. The primary location is Basingstoke with travel to customer sites required. Some work can be conducted from home. To be considered for the role an updated CV is required. A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award, that any business can receive, won in consecutive years, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade;

Job Description Project Manager with Data Centre Move - City Our Client is looking to recruit a Project Manager with extensive hands-on expertise in moving a company from one building to another. You must have at least Project Management expertise and 3 to 5 years experience of moving the data centre and infrastructure carefully and efficiently. You will be required to project plan, conduct feasibility of the data centre move and then put the plan in to action. Must be someone who has been through the full life cycle from start to finish as a Project Manager. You will be involved with project planning and delivering the hardware and software moves stake holders and with senior management. The Client uses Microsoft Windows for the business and you must therefore have expert knowledge of this and including some of the following: Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London and the new offices will be in Mayfair. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £85K for 12 month FTC - fulltime contract. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you'll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role • • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services • • Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware • • Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative • • Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration • • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software • • Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager • • Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure • • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes • • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs • • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software • • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT • • Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure • • Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals • • Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes • • Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware • • Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively • • Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems • • Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions • • Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed • • Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups • • Manage information technology and computer systems • • Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time • • Preserve assets, information security and control structures • • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience • • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems • • Expertise in data center management and data governance • • Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager • • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience • • 5-7 years experience in IT management • • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies • • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems • • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills • • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize • • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices • • Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. • • Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. • • Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions • • Proven leadership skills • • Strong creative and analytical thinking • • Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Job Description Senior MI Business Analyst/Project Manager Our Client is a bank based in the City and are looking to recruit a Senior MI Business Analyst with Project Management skills. You will have at least 6 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise. Focus of the role: • Help the organisation (Senior Management and SMEs) to review business and financial performance of the organisation based on data and facts, advance understanding of the business success factors, business results and risks. • Develop technical and business solutions for MI, enable effective data management and sourcing of the data for MI, reporting and project activities. • Interact with vendors, Project teams and Development team in London and other sites to align delivery of the MI and sourcing of the data across business functions and entities. Responsibilities: • Develop MI and Reports predominantly for the business functions and SMEs, based on their requirements and expressed needs. Interact with other information workers (in business and finance teams) to ensure the data produced by those are sync'ed and \"tells same story\". • Ensure the overall strategy of the data management within the Bank, guard and rationalise development or new data sources for MI purposes, align business and technical understanding of the available data with the requirements. • Facilitate and lead enhancements of the available data sources that would assist the organisational performance and guide the organisation in effort to optimise and automate business processes to collect and use data for reporting and MI purposes. • Working with team members and Subject Matter Experts or SMEs on identifying, designing, building, and performing analytics to provide risks and controls insights to business partners & Internal Audit • Document business MI Solutions to ensure this knowledge is retained within the organisation, interact with operational and technology management regarding access, processing, reporting, and integrity of source systems and data repositories, to educate them on data available to in organisation, how the data could be used. • Influence the technical team and the business to ensure the technical environment address current and aligned with future business needs and organisational skills. Key Skills: • Technical o Advance SQL querying skills, ability to write complex SSRS formulas o In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server and experience to deliver MI and reporting solutions using the entire spectrum of the MI solutions (SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) ideally on early versions (2013/2016) and assist the organisation to migrate to later versions. o Exposure and high-level understanding of the SSAS and MDX language (although the organisation currently does not use OLAP). o Good exposure to PowerBI and advance knowledge of DAX (query language) and data modelling using this tool. o Good working knowledge of Excel capability, use of the reporting purposes, and formulas; desired VBA skills to optimise the data presentation. o Ideally, working knowledge of Hyperion/Essbase. o Working knowledge of SharePoint and its use to manage the MI, automate MI and reporting workflow, information and report distribution. o Good working practice designing data collections by using Kimball methodology. • Non-technical: o Practical understanding of the Data Visualisation techniques and principles. o High-level understanding of the data management and its impact on organisation's bottom line. o Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to understand the business requirements, link them to a business narrative and softly guide SME by delivering the requested MI. o Some understanding of the architectural principles, Agile methodology to engage users and deliver business solutions. o Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and narrative to business audience and non-technical teams. This is a Full Time Contract - duration is 12 months. Salary will be dependent upon experience and expertise - but will be in the range £60K - £75K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Fullstack Software Developer with C# AXX XX XX XX XX Our Client is an established is a recognised leader with a widely used commercial software in the financial markets. They are now looking for additional personnel to join the software development team with extensive proven expertise in developing software with C# with .net core - you must have at least 5 to 7 years experience. Personal Responsibilities: The Client is looking for a creative, detail-orientated Web Software Developer to join our Web Development team. Within the Web Development team, you will have the opportunity to enjoy working with a range of web technology across the full stack. The Company's client base is growing and as part of this growth we are looking to improve and enhance our web-oriented product offerings. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and creative web developers who can be instrumental in delivering an ambitious digital roadmap. Previous Experience/Education: Web Developers at this Company don't always need industry-specific work experience, but they must be able to demonstrate their web software coding capability in organisations of a similar size and complexity. Ideally, looking for Web Developers with 5 plus years work experience. Additionally, candidates should be experienced in debugging and profiling applications associated with developing, testing and deploying web applications. It is preferable for Web Developers to hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Successful Web Developers should have sound knowledge and experience in different programming applications. C#, AXX XX XX XX XX/Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MVC and JSON are required core skills. Function: Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong ability to work independently and as part of a team building websites from the ground up in C#, MVC, AXX XX XX XX XX and AXX XX XX XX XX core. The successful candidate should have a good command of C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON & Bootstrap. Exposure to any UI binding framework such as VXX XX XX XX XX, AngularJS, React, and Knockout would be beneficial. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable using IIS. Full understanding of the MVC pattern, REST APIs and XX XX XX XX XX controllers are a must. Web developers should be aware of security vulnerabilities, such as those identified in OWASP, and their code should mitigate these threats. Required: Web Developers need experience in the design, creation and maintenance of websites across multiple platforms. The most important duties and responsibilities of the Web Developer include: • Writing efficient code using best practice for software development • Creating websites using different languages such as HTML and CSS • Working with Programmers and Web Designers to create a website that matches the visual design intent • Communicating with business colleagues to gather and refine requirements and specifications for content development within agreed-upon timelines • Researching a variety of software programs • Creating and maintaining the documentation for software used • Improving and enhancing websites after they have been created Skills Required: A successful Web Developer candidate will have various prerequisite skills/qualifications needed for duties such as a Degree in Computer Science or related field). Some skills include, but are not limited to, the following: • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with business stakeholders and other technologists • A pro-active approach with a keen attention to detail • Proactive with a keen desire to take ownership of projects • Functional knowledge and coding experience • Basic knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) • The ability to multitask within the budgets and time constraints set by the company • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • An understanding of development approaches and methods • Knowledge of mobile applications, computer operating systems and web browsers • Strong analytical skills The salary for this position with be in the range £55K - £75K plus benefits. The Client has offices in the City of London and close to Basildon in Essex. Currently this role will be based 2 days at the office in Essex and 3 days remote working. Please send your CV to us In Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description IT Infrastructure Team Lead Our Client has a great opportunity to play a key role as an IT Infrastructure Team Leader. You will be leading a team of highly skilled infrastructure professionals, third party management and will have responsibility for all infrastructure services. This covers network, hosting, and server infrastructure (on-premises and cloud). As IT Infrastructure Team Leader, you will have highly developed leadership skills, strong technical IT infrastructure skills and have proven experience effectively delivering infrastructure projects. We are looking for an Infrastructure Team Leader with at least 5 to 7 years proven hands-on expertise who has knowledge managing & improving technologies, security, and compliance for internal led standards. Main Accountabilities • Responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing a team of highly skilled 3rd line infrastructure engineers, ensuring a high performing team • Work closely with the IT management team, 3rd parties, and business and product owners to deliver efficient infrastructure services, ensuring excellent working relationships exist and the department benefits from collaborative working and the sharing of knowledge • Management, administration, and operational support of the infrastructure • Contribute to the effective governance of project deliverables to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and adhere to the IT Infrastructure roadmaps and architectural strategy • Managing Incidents and Requests in line with agreed SLA's/OLA's • Providing a first point of escalation for the team in respect of service/delivery issues • Proactive incident, problem, change and configuration management • Management of resources ensuring adequate cover is maintained to deliver the existing support requirements • Ensuring effective DR/BCP plans exist to deliver the required RPOs and RTOs for all infrastructure services, including regular testing • Managing effective and value adding third party relationships. Key Requirements • Proven experience of supporting a large 24x7 operations, and experience of leading a multi-skilled team through change and transition • Technically delivered a Cloud migration project • Exceptional people management skills to inspire and motivate a team of highly technical specialists • Managing internal and third-party resources as required to plan, design, build and run the enterprise IT infrastructure • Experience of delivering infrastructure changes within a fast paced, high frequency change environment • An excellent understanding of enterprise best practice infrastructure management, including use of automation/orchestration, monitoring, and logging • Previous experience working in mixed on-premises/cloud environments e.g., Azure/AWS • Working knowledge of information security threats and the best way to prevent them • Minimum ITIL V3 Foundation certified and significant experience in ITIL aligned environments • Excellent stakeholder management experience • Have a broad understanding of relevant technologies and the opportunities they provide to enhance our service offerings - examples are: • Microsoft based server infrastructures and back-office technologies • Linux/open-source technologies • Experience of delivering solutions using a mix of on premise, hybrid and SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models • Virtualisation technologies • Data Centre and Edge Networking • Infrastructure and Endpoint security technologies • Office 365 and Microsoft Azure • Scripting, PowerShell, Ansible The Client is based in Paddington London. The salary for this position is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Security Analyst Our Client is recognised brand in London. They are looking to recruit a Security Analyst with at least 5 to 7 years proven track record as a Security Analyst. Main Accountabilities • Technical leadership for all the Clients security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services • Maintain the overall security of Company network, systems, and data • Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations • Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures • Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities • Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause • Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls • Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements • Developing and managing security plans with vendors • Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Must have: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience • Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience • CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker • Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions • Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred • Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies • Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The Client is based in Paddington London. The salary for this role is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you looking for a career in tech? Do you want to learn how to be a DevOps Engineer, work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)? This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,500, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Engineering community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in DevOps. As an apprentice DevOps Engineer you'll be hands-on with the design, development and maintenance of real stuff that will be used by people across the UK. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 DevOps engineer apprenticeship qualification via Makers Academy. You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship. You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given. Are you ready? We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: Attention to detail Good communication skills Good problem-solving skills, The ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things. How do I apply? You will work through a largely self-selecting application process run by Makers Academy. This process is designed to enable you to try coding and to help you understand if you are suitable for the apprenticeship. Apply by: Registering your details with Makers Academy and completing your application by Wednesday 18th September 2024. Complete a coding course and challenge within 10 days (by Tuesday 1st October, on successful completion progressing to an interview). Interviews with Makers Academy will be held from Monday 16th September up to Friday 18th October. Final interviews with DWP Digital are expected to be held from Monday 23rd October until Friday 1st November. Dates will be confirmed should you be successful. Following a successful interview, we are hoping to make offers by early November and will then begin necessary onboarding and checks with a target start in January 2025. Entry Requirements: You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts) Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. Makers will decide what a 'similar' qualification is. If you're not sure, then apply and let them make the decision. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital. Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you looking for a career in tech? Do you want to learn how to be a DevOps Engineer, work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)? This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,500, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Engineering community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in DevOps. As an apprentice DevOps Engineer you'll be hands-on with the design, development and maintenance of real stuff that will be used by people across the UK. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 DevOps engineer apprenticeship qualification via Makers Academy. You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship. You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given. Are you ready? We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: Attention to detail Good communication skills Good problem-solving skills, The ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things. How do I apply? You will work through a largely self-selecting application process run by Makers Academy. This process is designed to enable you to try coding and to help you understand if you are suitable for the apprenticeship. Apply by: Registering your details with Makers Academy and completing your application by Wednesday 18th September 2024. Complete a coding course and challenge within 10 days (by Tuesday 1st October, on successful completion progressing to an interview). Interviews with Makers Academy will be held from Monday 16th September up to Friday 18th October. Final interviews with DWP Digital are expected to be held from Monday 23rd October until Friday 1st November. Dates will be confirmed should you be successful. Following a successful interview, we are hoping to make offers by early November and will then begin necessary onboarding and checks with a target start in January 2025. Entry Requirements: You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts) Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. Makers will decide what a 'similar' qualification is. If you're not sure, then apply and let them make the decision. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital. Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you looking for a career in tech? Do you want to learn how to be a DevOps Engineer, work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)? This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,500, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Engineering community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in DevOps. As an apprentice DevOps Engineer you'll be hands-on with the design, development and maintenance of real stuff that will be used by people across the UK. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 DevOps engineer apprenticeship qualification via Makers Academy. You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship. You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given. Are you ready? We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: Attention to detail Good communication skills Good problem-solving skills, The ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things. How do I apply? You will work through a largely self-selecting application process run by Makers Academy. This process is designed to enable you to try coding and to help you understand if you are suitable for the apprenticeship. Apply by: Registering your details with Makers Academy and completing your application by Wednesday 18th September 2024. Complete a coding course and challenge within 10 days (by Tuesday 1st October, on successful completion progressing to an interview). Interviews with Makers Academy will be held from Monday 16th September up to Friday 18th October. Final interviews with DWP Digital are expected to be held from Monday 23rd October until Friday 1st November. Dates will be confirmed should you be successful. Following a successful interview, we are hoping to make offers by early November and will then begin necessary onboarding and checks with a target start in January 2025. Entry Requirements: You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts) Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. Makers will decide what a 'similar' qualification is. If you're not sure, then apply and let them make the decision. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital. Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

Job Description IT Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank • To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations • To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems • Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Fortigate Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Product Owner - High-Performance Computing (HPC) Contract: £450 - £500 p/d - Outside IR35 Role Overview: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to lead the development and management of High-Performance Computing (HPC) tools and applications. The Product Owner is crucial for driving the virtual engineering strategy within the business, encompassing Product Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, and more. The Product Owner will have a strong technical background in HPC - experience surrounding Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) being desirable for this role also. Key Responsibilities of the Product Owner: Outside IR35 Lead the management and development of HPC applications and tools. Develop and maintain the architecture, technology roadmap, and vision for HPC tools (Pre, Solve and Post) Strong understanding of HPC technical architecture, including CAE applications, storage, cloud, and virtualization - AWS experience preferred. Ensure the performance, scalability, and validation of HPC applications and tools. Manage technical expertise and communicate effectively with business stakeholders and strategic vendors Oversee risk management, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and business continuity. Drive innovation in digital products to solve business problems - managing the transition of digital products from development to BAU. Ability to frame and solve complex business problems - ensuring product delivery within time, cost, and quality constraints Oversee the alignment of supply and demand for HPC and CAE products. Experience with agile methodologies an advantage Hybrid working - will consider remote for the perfect candidate To discuss this exciting Product Owner opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Ruby Ufton, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK