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Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for an experienced Software Factory Administrator to work on a high-profile project for a leading government agency. The role is a hybrid one - 2 days p/week on-site in Bristol and 3 days remote, and is Outside of IR35. We are seeking a Software Factory Administrator to support the creation, maturation, and operation of the Defence Digital Software Factory - a secure, scalable, and collaborative platform enabling continuous integration, testing, and deployment of digital capabilities. This role combines hands-on system administration, automation, and technical governance with coordination and oversight of innovation workstreams. The successful candidate will ensure the Software Factory and its toolchain (including GitLab and associated DevSecOps platforms) operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with Defence standards and mission outcomes. Scope of role: Software Factory Development and Administration: Lead the creation and maturation of the Software Factory and its supporting toolchain, including GitLab and associated CI/CD environments. Undertake associated management activities, including user training, administration, onboarding, and ongoing operational support. Manage and maintain Software Factory environments, ensuring security, performance, and availability across multiple projects. Oversee configuration, access control, and repository management across GitLab, Nexus, Jenkins, or similar systems. Monitor systems, manage infrastructure, automate routine tasks, and collaborate with software teams to ensure the smooth operation of software development and deployment pipelines. Maintain integration with monitoring and logging tools (eg Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and ensure end-to-end visibility of software pipelines. Administer and monitor containerised environments using Kubernetes (eg Red Hat OpenShift). Innovation and Continuous Development: Lead and manage innovation work packages within the Software Factory, outside of the prototype bridging contract, supporting exploration of emerging technologies and approaches. Support the identification and evaluation of innovative tools, automation methods, and frameworks that enhance efficiency and capability delivery. Contribute to the creation of a Software Factory roadmap Promote best practice and continuous improvement across software engineering and DevSecOps disciplines. Technical Support and Assurance: Act as the primary point of contact for Software Factory-related technical and access issues. Support development teams with environment setup, build and deployment troubleshooting, and configuration guidance. Maintain up-to-date documentation of configuration, system changes, and operational processes for governance and audit. Ensure alignment engineering, security, and accreditation standards. Governance and Compliance: Maintain governance documentation, access logs, and audit trails in line with programme standards. Ensure adherence to accreditation, and data management requirements. Implement configuration management, patching, and vulnerability remediation processes for all factory systems. Support compliance activities associated with DevSecOps and secure software delivery principles. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with software developers, project managers, architects, cyber security specialists, and wider stakeholder. Provide technical advice and administrative guidance to ensure efficient and compliant use of the Software Factory. If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.

Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to join a high-profile project for a leading company. The role falls inside of IR35 and is fully remote. Core Skills & Tools Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, EKS, Route53, IAM, CloudWatch) Strong software development experience (Python and TDD) Knowledge of patch management and vulnerability management Terraform native Understanding of delegated administration AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, Inspector AWS Lambdas and Step Functions If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your CV

Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to join a high-profile project for a leading company. The role falls inside of IR35 and is fully remote. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation. CI/CD: Design, build, and maintain pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Containers & Orchestration: Deploy and manage workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). Automation & Scripting: Develop automation solutions with Python, Bash, or Go. Security & Compliance: Implement IAM policies, manage secrets (Secrets Manager, Vault), and ensure best practice. Monitoring & Logging: Configure and maintain monitoring/observability using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and AWS CloudTrail. Cost Optimisation: Monitor and optimise AWS resource usage to drive efficiency. Core Skills & Tools Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, EKS, Route53, IAM, CloudWatch) Proficiency in Terraform and/or CloudFormation CI/CD with Git-based tools Containerisation with Docker & Kubernetes Scripting with Python/Bash Security-first mindset in regulated environments If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.

Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for an experienced Technical Lead to work on a new data engineering project for a leading company. The role is a hybrid one - 2 or 3 days on-site in West London, and 2 or 3 days remote, and the role is inside of IR35. Experience Extensive experience with Snowflake, including ETL processes and data migration. Experience with AWS cloud platforms. Knowledge of big data technologies and frameworks. Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, data modelling, and SQL. Experience with RDBMS systems and transitioning data to modern cloud platforms. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Scripting languages. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management practices, and data security principles Proficiency in database technologies, including relational databases eg, SQL Server. In-depth knowledge of data modelling, database design. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.

Cloud Consulting have an urgent requirement for a Lead Engineer to join a high-profile project for a leading government agency. The role is a hybrid one - 2 days p/week on-site in Bristol or Andover, and 3 days remote, and you should hold active SC Clearance to be suitable. The project is outside of IR35. Deliverables: Provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier. Support the programme Chief Engineer in developing the required standards and governance for the programme Work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme. Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme's solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements. Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners. Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes. Manage Risk by identifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems. Scope of role: Experience in lead engineer roles within Defence, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments. Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments. Familiarity with defence-specific standards and frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards. Deep understanding of Defence deployed technologies, including secure communications, data analytics, mission-critical applications and integrations Proficiency in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, and system integration. Understanding of on-premise and deployable technologies. Deep knowledge of systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies. Understanding of ISR or ISTAR capabilities advantageous Proficiency in engineering tools and technologies relevant to Defence Digital projects. Understanding of integrated sensor architecture (ISA) advantageous Deep Understanding of MongoDB, VMWare technologies, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications desirable Experience of applications built with Java/JRE/Maven/SpringBoot frameworks. Develop robust, secure and efficient CI pipelines - GitLab/GitHub Actions to enable rapid and reliable software delivery Manage and scale containerized environments using Kubernetes (RH OpenShift) Maintain integration with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) If you are interested, then please forward a copy of your C.V in the first instance.