A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect to join their team on an initial twelve month contract.

You will be joining a large Infrastructure Architecture practice, comprising a large number of experienced, savvy technologists who all possess a depth and breadth of experience across a wide variety of technologies and platforms. You will be working on a number of projects and engaging / consulting with stakeholders from different parts of the business, leading the design and solutioning and partnering with the engineering team to ensure delivery. You will be required to provide guidance and advice, all the while ensuring proposed solutions address business needs, are fit for purpose and will align to the organisation’s technology roadmap.

This position will suit people who are pure technologists – those who have a thirst to continually grow and develop themselves, who like to get their hands dirty with new technologies and understanding how they may impact and benefit a large, enterprise environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF, AWS, Azure etc)
• Strong experience working as an Infrastructure Solution Architect within large complex environment
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies including different operating systems (Windows / Linux), cloud providers (AWS / Azure), networking, storage, database, middleware, virtualisation, containerisation (OpenShift / Kubernetes) and DevOps (Jenkins) / IaC (Terraform)
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in their Sydney office at least two days per week)
• Work on large, enterprise-wide projects
• Good potential of contract extension

An attractive daily rate is on offer for the right candidate. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

We’re working with a leading global social media platform to appoint a Product Marketing Manager supporting the ANZ region. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position, with the possibility of extension. You will be responsible for bringing in market insights, influencing product strategies, driving holistic go-to-market strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and growth of ad products in ANZ.

Responsibilities:

• Be the product go-to-market expert across priority ad products, and own product growth and adoption for advertisers in ANZ.
• Strategically drive business performance and adoption goals, by managing executive level relationships and independently navigate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to influence, align, and drive execution.
• Plan and execute against local go-to-market strategies which include delivering product training, client segmentation lists, product positioning and narratives through the lens of Advertisers to drive business outcomes.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to conduct tests, validate proof points for our priority products and scale learnings.
• Act as the voice of the market to global product teams. Collaborate with in-market Sales teams to synthesize market opportunities backed with data, and articulate customer problems and feedback, to influence product strategy and roadmaps.

What we are looking for

• 8+ years proven experience in product marketing ideally in digital advertising or large tech company.
• ANZ market experience.
• Ability to influence, communicate, and operate cross-functionally with teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fluid environment, with the experience to adapt, spot issues early, and escalate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commercial and data-driven mindset with experience conducting market research and analysis, building business cases to influence product management decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Experience in Product Marketing (in regional, global or local capacity).

If this sounds like you, please APPLY now and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Client:

Our client is a globally recognised entertainment organisation operating at enterprise scale, with a strong focus on innovation, security, and continuous improvement. They operate across multiple regions, supporting complex infrastructure and a dynamic, evolving technology environment. You’ll be joining a high-performing global team where security and standardisation are key priorities.

The Role:

This is a hands-on Network Security Engineer role with global ownership of firewall and network security standards. You’ll take responsibility for reviewing, standardising, and scaling security configurations across multiple regions, while working closely with global stakeholders.

It’s a high-impact role where you’ll balance BAU and project work, contribute to new office deployments, and help shape the future of network security across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Standardise firewall configurations and security practices globally
* Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewall environments
* Define and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) strategy (Cisco ISE)
* Implement 802.1x and certificate-based authentication (PKI)
* Own and maintain security documentation, standards, and runbooks
* Ensure consistency across regions for deployments and configurations
* Support new office/network setups and infrastructure scaling
* Drive security logging, SIEM integration, and monitoring capability
* Act as escalation point for complex network security issues
* Collaborate with global engineering, SOC, and infrastructure teams

Skills & Experience:

* 5+ years experience in network/security engineering
* Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
* Cisco networking background (routing/switching)
* Experience with NAC (Cisco ISE) and authentication protocols (802.1x)
* Exposure to PKI / certificate-based authentication
* Solid understanding of network security, segmentation, and Zero Trust
* Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to have:
* PCNSE, CCNP Security or similar certifications
* Experience with SIEM, logging, and security monitoring

Benefits & Additional Information:

* Hybrid working – 3 days in office + Friday half-day & WFH
* Exposure to global teams across AU & US
* High-impact role with ownership and autonomy
* Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with real influence
* Strong collaboration and learning opportunities within engineering teams
* Finish at 1pm every friday

How to apply:

If you’re looking for a role where you can step into a global environment, take ownership of network security architecture and work on meaningful security initiatives – this is a standout opportunity.

Apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential chat.

Our client:

Our client is a fast-growing, boutique financial intelligence firm working with complex, high-value clients. They build proprietary software that transforms fragmented financial data into clear, decision-driving insights.

With a strong commercial foundation and profitable growth, they offer a rare opportunity to join early and help shape the technical direction of the business.

The role:

This is a hands-on Frontend Engineering role focused on building the interface layer of a highly technical, data-driven product. You’ll work directly with the founders and backend engineers to design and deliver scalable, high-performance applications.

It’s a true product role – owning what you build end-to-end, with exposure to complex financial workflows and real client problems.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and develop the design system end-to-end
• Build data-heavy UI features (dashboards, tables, workflows)
• Develop high-performance charting and visualisation layers
• Work closely with backend engineers on API and data integration
• Translate complex financial data into clean, functional UI
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle

Skills and experience:

• Strong frontend engineering experience with React + TypeScript
• Proven experience building and owning design systems
• Experience working with complex data (tables, charts, dashboards)
• Strong understanding of frontend ↔ backend integration
• Ability to think beyond UI – performance, scalability, data flow
• Background in product or engineering-led environments (Big Tech or similar highly regarded)

Benefits and additional information:

• High ownership role with direct impact on product and business direction
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-level financial problems
• Lean, high-performing team with strong technical leadership
• Competitive salary + meaningful bonus structure

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a high-performing and fast-growing financial technology firm. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Data & Distributed Systems) to help build the core data and product infrastructure powering complex, high-value financial decision making.

Role Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Data & Distributed Systems)
Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity
Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD (3-4 days in office, moving toward full-time initially)
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 + super + high discretionary bonus
Client Industry: Financial Services / FinTech
Interview Process: 4-stage process (intro, technical discussion, coding, final)

Role Details:

* Build and scale the core data platform that underpins complex financial workflows and reporting
* Design and optimise database systems handling high-complexity, multi-source financial data
* Develop distributed workflows and backend systems that automate traditionally manual, high-value processes
* Work directly with founders and domain experts to translate real financial problems into clean, scalable technical solutions
* Own meaningful parts of the product from day one, with direct impact on architecture and direction
* Contribute across the stack, from data pipelines and validation through to product features and client-facing systems

Required Skills and Experiences:

* Strong backend engineering experience in data-intensive or distributed systems environments
* Deep understanding of database design and performance (e.g. PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
* Experience working with complex data models or high-integrity systems
* Strong systems thinking – comfortable with concurrency, workflows, and scaling challenges
* Experience with Python and modern data tooling is highly regarded
* Interest or exposure to financial data (transactions, reporting, valuations) is a strong plus
* 2-4 years experience in high-quality engineering environments (Big Tech, strong startups, or product-led teams preferred)

Additional Details & Benefits:

* Rare opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing fintech business
* Work on genuinely complex, high-impact problems involving real-world financial data
* High ownership environment with direct access to founders and decision-makers
* Profitable, capital-efficient business with no external pressure to raise or scale unnaturally
* Strong bonus structure (typically 40-50% in strong years) aligned to performance
* Small, high-calibre team (long-term 5-10 people) focused on quality and impact
* Exposure to enterprise clients and multi-billion dollar investment workflows

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!

Our client is seeking a C# Software Engineer to join their team. This is a chance to step into a high-impact engineering role within a critical part of Australia’s financial ecosystem. You’ll be working on systems that sit at the heart of market operations – helping ensure data flows reliably across platforms during a major technology transformation.

The team is focused on modernising how data is structured, integrated, and accessed. It’s a hands-on C# role with strong exposure to data and platform connectivity, ideal for someone who enjoys working across systems rather than staying siloed in a single application.

Responsibilities

• Building and enhancing applications in C# within a well-structured engineering environment
• Working with SQL to manage and manipulate data across multiple systems
• Supporting integration between on-prem platforms and cloud-based data environments
• Contributing to data migration and transformation initiatives
• Helping shape how data is structured, validated, and consumed
• Collaborating with engineers and tech leads on scalable, maintainable solutions
• Troubleshooting, testing, and continuously improving existing systems

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with C#
• Solid SQL skills and confidence working with data
• Experience working in structured or regulated environments such as banking, financial services
• Exposure to data-driven systems or integration work
• Understanding of how systems communicate and exchange data
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn in a complex environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

If you are interested in this opportunity please click “APPLY”. Alternatively, if you want to discuss further about this role, please email me at alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

ServiceNow API Developer , AGSVA Cleared , Contract

One of our consulting clients is looking for a ServiceNow API Developer to join a high-profile government program. This is a contract role requiring an active clearance, supporting a critical delivery environment.

Contract
Initial 6 months , with strong potential to extend for a further 6 months
ASAP start

Key Responsibilities
, develop and maintain ServiceNow integrations using REST APIs
, work across Integration Hub and Flow Designer to automate workflows
, build and manage Service Catalogue items
, collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable and effective solutions
, contribute within a fast-paced consulting environment

Required Experience
, proven experience working with ServiceNow as a Developer, Consultant, or Administrator
, strong JavaScript capability within ServiceNow
, hands-on experience with REST, SOAP, and web service integrations
, exposure to ITOM (Discovery/Service Mapping), HAM or SAM highly regarded
, solid understanding of ITIL practices and Agile delivery
, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Mandatory Requirements
, Australian Citizenship
, AGSVA Baseline clearance minimum , NV1 preferred
, candidates eligible to upgrade from Baseline to NV1 may be considered
, ability to pass background checks
, availability to work from the office as required
, relevant certifications such as ITIL, ServiceNow CSA or CIS are advantageous

Please note, applications will only be considered from candidates who currently hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance (or higher) and are based in Sydney.

Overview and Context

This opportunity sits within the Customer Experience Office of a major Australian bank, where the Strategic Design and Customer Journeys team operates as an enterprise-wide function. Reporting into the Chief Experience Office and closely aligned to the NPS function, the team leads upfront discovery and definition work on priority initiatives, using deep customer and stakeholder research to shape clear, evidence-based recommendations that influence executive decisions and drive measurable experience outcomes.

The Role and What You Will Be Doing

This is a senior strategic and service designer contract role focused on Consumer priorities, working alongside a Principal Designer within a high performing enterprise practice.

You will contribute across two major streams of work: a priority end to end journey program focused on improving service experiences and lifting NPS across digital and physical channels, and segment and value proposition research that will shape the next two to three years of initiative planning.

Using a double diamond approach, your focus will be on discovery, exploration and validation before initiatives transition into delivery teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and facilitating customer research sessions with confidence and rigour
• Interviewing internal stakeholders across operations, frontline, risk, legal, product and technology
• Connecting experience insights to NPS, operational metrics and commercial outcomes, synthesising qualitative and quantitative insights into clear themes and opportunity areas
• Developing concise, high impact presentation packs and artefacts for senior stakeholders and presenting findings in executive forums and influencing strategic direction
• Working closely with Principal Designers and senior sponsors across the enterprise

The Ideal Candidate

This is not a step-up role. They are seeking an experienced Senior who can operate confidently at enterprise level.

• Five or more years experience in human centred design, service design or strategic design is a MUST, especially within an enterprise setting
• Strong end to end customer research capability including designing, facilitating, recording and synthesising
• Experience interviewing complex stakeholder groups within large organisations
• Ability to link qualitative insight to measurable outcomes such as NPS, efficiency, cost or revenue
• Data informed mindset and ability to articulate both customer and business value
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders including General Manager level sponsors

Who This Role Would Be Great For

• A senior service designer from consulting who wants to influence enterprise level decisions (all the way up to CEO)
• A strategic designer who prefers upstream problem definition over delivery execution
• Someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys shaping the right problems to solve
• A designer who wants to connect customer experience to measurable commercial impact

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading music organisation. We are seeking an IT Process Engineer to join their global technology team.

Role Title: IT Process Engineer

Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD (1 day work from home per week + additional flexibility)

Salary: $128,800 inclusive of super + 10% performance bonus

Client Industry: Entertainment / Media

Role Details:

• Design, analyse and optimise IT operational processes to improve efficiency, reliability and service delivery across the enterprise
• Analyse operational data and performance metrics to identify inefficiencies, trends and opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with infrastructure, engineering, security and operations teams to implement process improvements across technology services
• Support ITSM processes including incident, problem and service operations management
• Develop documentation including process maps, SOPs and operational runbooks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as ITIL, Agile, DevOps and Lean

  Required Skills and Experiences:

• Experience in IT process engineering, service transformation or IT process improvement roles within enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of ITSM / ITIL frameworks and operational service processes
• Experience analysing operational data and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Exposure to ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira Service Management
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience working in large enterprise or global technology environments

  Additional Details & Benefits:

• Work within a global technology environment collaborating with teams across multiple regions
• Work from home one day per week, with additional flexibility available
• Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements within a large enterprise technology organisation
• Competitive salary package including 10% performance bonus

  To Apply:

  If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

Job Title: ICAM (Identity, Credential & Access Management) Engineering Lead
Location: Sydney
Requirement: NV1

This is an opportunity for a seasoned ICAM professional to lead architecture strategy and delivery across enterprise identity and access management environments. You will take ownership of ensuring cohesive, secure, and scalable identity solutions across multiple platforms and delivery streams.

Our client operates within the Defence sector, supporting critical national programs that demand high levels of security, compliance, and technical excellence. You will work closely with stakeholders across both technical and business domains to deliver robust identity capabilities aligned with strict regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide ICAM solutions spanning governance, authentication, authorisation, and privileged access
• Establish and maintain the future-state ICAM architecture, ensuring alignment across systems and platforms
• Act as the primary technical advisor to stakeholders, facilitating workshops and guiding key design decisions
• Provide oversight across identity lifecycle management, access controls, and secrets management implementations
• Ensure all ICAM solutions meet security, compliance, and quality standards
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impacts across multiple delivery streams

Required Skills / Experience:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in identity and access management or security architecture roles
• Demonstrated leadership across large-scale ICAM or IAM transformation programs
• Strong expertise across IAM domains including IGA, PAM, and authentication/authorisation frameworks
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders within complex environments
• Solid architectural decision-making capability with a practical delivery mindset
• Experience working within highly regulated or security-focused environments

MUST HAVE NV1 or NV2 to be considered

If you’re looking to step into a high-impact role where you can shape secure identity solutions within a critical Defence environment, this is a strong opportunity to make your mark.

Our client:

Our client is a large, Australian entertainment organisation undergoing a significant transformation. The business is now entering a new growth phase, offering strong long-term opportunity and exposure.

The role:

This is a hands-on Treasury Analyst position sitting within a high-performing team. You’ll support day-to-day treasury operations while gaining exposure to funding, liquidity, FX, and broader financial risk management in a complex corporate environment.

Key responsibilities:

* Support daily treasury operations including cash management, funding, and liquidity
* Assist with cash forecasting and daily funding positions
* Manage treasury settlements across FX, debt, and banking transactions
* Liaise with internal stakeholders and external banking partners
* Support treasury reporting (board, audit, and financial disclosures)
* Ensure compliance with treasury policies, debt facilities, and regulatory requirements
* Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

Skills and experience:

* 1-3 years’ experience in banking, treasury, or finance
* Strong Excel and analytical capability
* High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce
* Exposure to treasury concepts or corporate finance (advantageous)
* CA/CPA (or working towards) beneficial

Benefits and additional information:

* Hybrid working – 3-4 days in office
* Free lunch + subsidised parking
* No travel required
* Strong career progression opportunities including exposure to insurance and broader treasury functions
* Direct access to senior leadership with significant investment in development

How to apply:

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you’re looking to accelerate your career in treasury within a high-growth environment, please apply or reach out to Sienna at Talent International for a confidential discussion.

Infrastructure Systems Administrator

About the Role

We are seeking a security-cleared Infrastructure Systems Administrator to support a highly secure, mission-critical technology environment. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the stability, security, and performance of complex infrastructure systems.

You will work across Windows and Linux platforms, virtualisation technologies, and network environments, ensuring systems meet stringent cybersecurity and operational standards. This position is well-suited to an experienced administrator who thrives in technically complex environments and enjoys collaborating within high-performing teams.

Due to the nature of the end client, an active NV2 security clearance is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of enterprise systems
• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments
• Manage core infrastructure services including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Configure, support, and optimise virtualisation platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)
• Manage backup and recovery solutions, including testing and disaster recovery planning
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Support LAN, WAN, and VPN environments with a strong focus on availability and security
• Automate administrative processes using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
• Provide Level 2/3 support, troubleshoot incidents, and document resolutions
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on issues, changes, and ongoing support

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems administration within medium to large environments
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT and/or industry certifications
• Strong experience with Windows Server and/or Linux systems
• Hands-on experience with virtualisation and backup technologies
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

Requirements

• Active NV2 security clearance

Work in a secure, high-impact environment with exposure to complex enterprise infrastructure, alongside a collaborative and technically strong team, in a stable long-term opportunity.