Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.
Jun 14, 2026
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Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.
We are supporting a major digital transformation programme within the UK Public Sector and are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Lead Software Developer with strong Node.js expertise to join a high-performing agile delivery team. This role will suit a hands-on technical lead with a passion for building secure, scalable services and leading engineering best practices within cloud-native environments. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable Back End services using Node.js Build and maintain REST APIs and OpenAPI specifications Develop secure, resilient and maintainable microservices Work closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Mentor developers and drive engineering best practices Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions Investigate and resolve production issues Promote clean coding principles, test automation and technical excellence Support CI/CD and cloud-native deployment pipelines Essential Skills Active SC Clearance Strong commercial experience with Node.js REST API and OpenAPI development HAPI framework experience PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Jest and unit testing frameworks Git version control Docker and Kubernetes AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms CI/CD using Azure DevOps, Jenkins or GitHub Actions Jira and Agile delivery environments Microservices architecture Secure development practices including OWASP awareness Desirable Public Sector or Government project experience ecosystem experience Experience communicating with senior stakeholders Experience leading development teams GDS or user-centred design exposure This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running programme delivering impactful digital services at scale.
Jun 12, 2026
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We are supporting a major digital transformation programme within the UK Public Sector and are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Lead Software Developer with strong Node.js expertise to join a high-performing agile delivery team. This role will suit a hands-on technical lead with a passion for building secure, scalable services and leading engineering best practices within cloud-native environments. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable Back End services using Node.js Build and maintain REST APIs and OpenAPI specifications Develop secure, resilient and maintainable microservices Work closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Mentor developers and drive engineering best practices Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions Investigate and resolve production issues Promote clean coding principles, test automation and technical excellence Support CI/CD and cloud-native deployment pipelines Essential Skills Active SC Clearance Strong commercial experience with Node.js REST API and OpenAPI development HAPI framework experience PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Jest and unit testing frameworks Git version control Docker and Kubernetes AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms CI/CD using Azure DevOps, Jenkins or GitHub Actions Jira and Agile delivery environments Microservices architecture Secure development practices including OWASP awareness Desirable Public Sector or Government project experience ecosystem experience Experience communicating with senior stakeholders Experience leading development teams GDS or user-centred design exposure This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running programme delivering impactful digital services at scale.
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Informatica) Day Rate: (Apply online only) - Umbrella only Clearance required: SC cleared Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 5 months Essential Skills: Informatica Data project experience AWS Azure Desirable Skills: Hands-on expertise in AWS & Spark: Amazon EMR, S3, Lambda; strong PySpark/Python and SQL for large-scale batch processing. Data engineering at scale in government or similarly complex domains, including performance tuning and data quality management. CI/CD & DevOps: pipelines and IaC (e.g., Terraform), automated testing, and release governance. Version control & collaboration: Git/GitLab, code review, branching strategies, and trunk/PR workflows. APIs & integration: building/consuming data services to move and expose data safely and reliably. Agile ways of working with Jira/Confluence; clear stakeholder communication and concise technical documentation. Data warehousing & modelling (e.g., Redshift; dimensional modelling). Basic Power BI familiarity to partner with BI developers and validate end-to-end data flows. AWS ecosystem depth (Athena, Redshift, EC2, CloudWatch, IAM) and event-driven patterns. Certifications (nice to have) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher), Azure AI Fundamentals (awareness of ML/AI services). This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 12, 2026
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Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Informatica) Day Rate: (Apply online only) - Umbrella only Clearance required: SC cleared Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 5 months Essential Skills: Informatica Data project experience AWS Azure Desirable Skills: Hands-on expertise in AWS & Spark: Amazon EMR, S3, Lambda; strong PySpark/Python and SQL for large-scale batch processing. Data engineering at scale in government or similarly complex domains, including performance tuning and data quality management. CI/CD & DevOps: pipelines and IaC (e.g., Terraform), automated testing, and release governance. Version control & collaboration: Git/GitLab, code review, branching strategies, and trunk/PR workflows. APIs & integration: building/consuming data services to move and expose data safely and reliably. Agile ways of working with Jira/Confluence; clear stakeholder communication and concise technical documentation. Data warehousing & modelling (e.g., Redshift; dimensional modelling). Basic Power BI familiarity to partner with BI developers and validate end-to-end data flows. AWS ecosystem depth (Athena, Redshift, EC2, CloudWatch, IAM) and event-driven patterns. Certifications (nice to have) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher), Azure AI Fundamentals (awareness of ML/AI services). This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands-on development role within a fast-paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Active SC clearance is mandatory at the point of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Experience using Azure DevOps for: Board and ticket management Pipeline configuration Agile delivery support Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Experience delivering public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Familiarity with JSON, JavaScript, or C# within D365/Power Platform environments Technology Stack Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Azure DevOps Azure Cloud CI/CD Pipelines SFIA Level 4 Expectations At this level, you will be expected to: Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.
Jun 08, 2026
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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands-on development role within a fast-paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Active SC clearance is mandatory at the point of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Experience using Azure DevOps for: Board and ticket management Pipeline configuration Agile delivery support Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Experience delivering public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Familiarity with JSON, JavaScript, or C# within D365/Power Platform environments Technology Stack Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Azure DevOps Azure Cloud CI/CD Pipelines SFIA Level 4 Expectations At this level, you will be expected to: Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.
Senior Data Engineer Location: Bristol Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: £68 per hour Security Clearance: DV Cleared Working Pattern: 5 Days On Site Nationality Requirement: Sole British Nationals Only THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a highly secure engineering and technology programme seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of secure, scalable and high-performance data solutions within a regulated environment. This role will focus heavily on the Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi, supporting enterprise-scale data ingestion, transformation and analytics capabilities across complex secure systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in architecting resilient data platforms, optimising real-time and batch processing pipelines, and ensuring compliance with strict governance and security standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Data Architecture & Engineering - Design and implement scalable, resilient data pipeline architectures using Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi - Develop secure frameworks for data ingestion, transformation and integration - Build and maintain batch and real-time data processing pipelines - Ensure high standards of data quality, integrity and traceability across all systems Elastic Stack & Platform Management - Configure, optimise and maintain Elasticsearch clusters for performance and resilience - Develop and maintain Logstash pipelines for efficient data processing - Create dashboards and visualisations within Kibana to support operational and strategic reporting - Monitor and manage large-scale data flows and platform performance in real time - Carry out troubleshooting, root cause analysis and performance tuning activities Security, Governance & Resilience - Work closely with security and governance teams to ensure compliance with stringent security standards - Implement secure data handling processes including encryption, RBAC and audit logging - Support clustering, replication and failover strategies to ensure system availability - Develop backup, disaster recovery and data retention strategies Documentation & Collaboration - Produce technical documentation covering architecture, workflows and security controls - Support knowledge transfer and operational handovers to internal teams - Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and DevOps teams across the programme WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong hands-on experience with: Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana Apache NiFi - Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines - Background working within secure or regulated environments such as defence, government or finance - Strong understanding of: Data ingestion and processing frameworks Real-time and batch processing architectures Data modelling for analytics Distributed system troubleshooting and optimisation - Knowledge of: Encryption and secure data handling RBAC and audit controls DevOps and CI/CD principles Git/version control systems - Active DV Clearance essential - Sole British National essential DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE - AWS, Azure or GCP within secure environments - Docker and Kubernetes - Kafka, Spark or additional data engineering technologies WHY APPLY? This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, technically advanced programmes within a complex and mission-critical environment. You'll be joining a team delivering enterprise-scale data solutions where security, resilience and performance are central to operational success. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
May 20, 2026
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Senior Data Engineer Location: Bristol Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: £68 per hour Security Clearance: DV Cleared Working Pattern: 5 Days On Site Nationality Requirement: Sole British Nationals Only THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a highly secure engineering and technology programme seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of secure, scalable and high-performance data solutions within a regulated environment. This role will focus heavily on the Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi, supporting enterprise-scale data ingestion, transformation and analytics capabilities across complex secure systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in architecting resilient data platforms, optimising real-time and batch processing pipelines, and ensuring compliance with strict governance and security standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Data Architecture & Engineering - Design and implement scalable, resilient data pipeline architectures using Elastic Stack and Apache NiFi - Develop secure frameworks for data ingestion, transformation and integration - Build and maintain batch and real-time data processing pipelines - Ensure high standards of data quality, integrity and traceability across all systems Elastic Stack & Platform Management - Configure, optimise and maintain Elasticsearch clusters for performance and resilience - Develop and maintain Logstash pipelines for efficient data processing - Create dashboards and visualisations within Kibana to support operational and strategic reporting - Monitor and manage large-scale data flows and platform performance in real time - Carry out troubleshooting, root cause analysis and performance tuning activities Security, Governance & Resilience - Work closely with security and governance teams to ensure compliance with stringent security standards - Implement secure data handling processes including encryption, RBAC and audit logging - Support clustering, replication and failover strategies to ensure system availability - Develop backup, disaster recovery and data retention strategies Documentation & Collaboration - Produce technical documentation covering architecture, workflows and security controls - Support knowledge transfer and operational handovers to internal teams - Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and DevOps teams across the programme WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong hands-on experience with: Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana Apache NiFi - Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines - Background working within secure or regulated environments such as defence, government or finance - Strong understanding of: Data ingestion and processing frameworks Real-time and batch processing architectures Data modelling for analytics Distributed system troubleshooting and optimisation - Knowledge of: Encryption and secure data handling RBAC and audit controls DevOps and CI/CD principles Git/version control systems - Active DV Clearance essential - Sole British National essential DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE - AWS, Azure or GCP within secure environments - Docker and Kubernetes - Kafka, Spark or additional data engineering technologies WHY APPLY? This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, technically advanced programmes within a complex and mission-critical environment. You'll be joining a team delivering enterprise-scale data solutions where security, resilience and performance are central to operational success. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Oct 06, 2025
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DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.
Sep 26, 2025
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Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.