Site Reliability / Software Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Gloucestershire SC Clearance required to start with the opportunity to be sponsored through DV Clearance after joining Salary: Up to £65,000 + Clearance Bonus To appy, email: Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically versatile engineer to join a growing team delivering secure, mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment. This role combines hands-on software engineering with Site Reliability and DevOps responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both developing applications and improving the reliability, automation and operational performance of the environments they run in. You'll work closely with engineering teams across the full software lifecycle, contributing to application development, deployment automation, monitoring and live service support. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications and services Support and enhance critical live systems, improving reliability and stability Automate operational and deployment tasks to reduce manual effort Contribute to backend and service development using Java and Python Work across frontend and scripting technologies including JavaScript and TypeScript Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities Troubleshoot issues across application, infrastructure and platform layers Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve delivery processes Support CI/CD and modern DevOps practices Participate in Agile Scrum teams and continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience in Software Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Strong development experience with Java Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and/or Python Good understanding of Linux environments and command-line tooling Experience troubleshooting applications and distributed systems Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or OpenStack Experience with container technologies such as Docker Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as ELK Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Experience working within Agile teams Desirable Skills Exposure to infrastructure automation tools Experience with microservices architectures Familiarity with MongoDB, Elasticsearch or similar technologies Knowledge of DevOps and SRE best practices Understanding of operational support within secure environments Experience improving system observability and performance Additional Information Active SC Clearance is required for this role + eligibility for DV Clearance Due to the nature of the work, additional security checks may be required Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements Benefits Salary up to £60,000 Flexible and hybrid working options Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact technology programmes Collaborative engineering-focused environment
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Site Reliability / Software Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Gloucestershire SC Clearance required to start with the opportunity to be sponsored through DV Clearance after joining Salary: Up to £65,000 + Clearance Bonus To appy, email: Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically versatile engineer to join a growing team delivering secure, mission-critical systems within a highly regulated environment. This role combines hands-on software engineering with Site Reliability and DevOps responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both developing applications and improving the reliability, automation and operational performance of the environments they run in. You'll work closely with engineering teams across the full software lifecycle, contributing to application development, deployment automation, monitoring and live service support. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications and services Support and enhance critical live systems, improving reliability and stability Automate operational and deployment tasks to reduce manual effort Contribute to backend and service development using Java and Python Work across frontend and scripting technologies including JavaScript and TypeScript Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities Troubleshoot issues across application, infrastructure and platform layers Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve delivery processes Support CI/CD and modern DevOps practices Participate in Agile Scrum teams and continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience in Software Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Strong development experience with Java Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and/or Python Good understanding of Linux environments and command-line tooling Experience troubleshooting applications and distributed systems Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or OpenStack Experience with container technologies such as Docker Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as ELK Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Experience working within Agile teams Desirable Skills Exposure to infrastructure automation tools Experience with microservices architectures Familiarity with MongoDB, Elasticsearch or similar technologies Knowledge of DevOps and SRE best practices Understanding of operational support within secure environments Experience improving system observability and performance Additional Information Active SC Clearance is required for this role + eligibility for DV Clearance Due to the nature of the work, additional security checks may be required Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements Benefits Salary up to £60,000 Flexible and hybrid working options Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact technology programmes Collaborative engineering-focused environment
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £65,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with Gloucester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Site Reliability Engineers to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence and National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, active SC Clearance is required. THE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and DV Clearance eligibility - Gloucester Based or ability to travel to Gloucester.- Experience as in a Site Reliability Role, or similar. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Software development experience in Java and web technologies. - Experience with Linux and Windows environments, including command-line scripting in Bash and PowerShell.- Experience with AWS, Azure or OpenStack infrastructure. - Expertise in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting large systems- Experience with container management e.g. docker TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £65,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with Gloucester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Site Reliability Engineers to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence and National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, active SC Clearance is required. THE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and DV Clearance eligibility - Gloucester Based or ability to travel to Gloucester.- Experience as in a Site Reliability Role, or similar. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Software development experience in Java and web technologies. - Experience with Linux and Windows environments, including command-line scripting in Bash and PowerShell.- Experience with AWS, Azure or OpenStack infrastructure. - Expertise in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting large systems- Experience with container management e.g. docker TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Fairlands, Surrey
Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Guildford Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams
Jun 27, 2026
Contractor
Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Guildford Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams
DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) The Role We are seeking a DV-cleared Application Support Engineer to join our client's on-site team in the Cheltenham area. You will help maintain and support a managed cross-domain service, leveraging a broad range of technologies. The role focuses on site reliability engineering practices to ensure service resilience, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Area (on-site minimum 4 days per week) Rate: 500 - 600 per day Clearance: Active DV clearance required Start : ASAP Duration : 6 months Key Responsibilities Build & Deploy Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Java, Maven, and NPM. Configure and execute automated test suites with Maven and Cypress. Deploy and configure services using Terraform and Ansible across OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS, and Docker. Configure and integrate third-party software and appliances. Monitoring & Verification Track service performance and availability using Influx and Grafana. Configure alerts to detect issues before they escalate. Analyse logs and investigate anomalies in system behaviour. Support & Troubleshooting Provide 2nd/3rd line support, resolving issues and answering business queries. Manage incidents, escalate problems, and conduct root cause analysis. Implement proactive changes to improve service stability. Maintenance Automate tasks to reduce manual workload. Conduct OS health checks, patching, and database housekeeping. Support multi-site data centre operations. Key Skills Experience in a managed service environment with strong service delivery focus. Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Application development experience (Java or similar). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proficient with Git version control. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices deployment and administration. Familiarity with messaging platforms (e.g., AMQP). Knowledge of S3 object storage. Experience with RDBMS (Oracle or similar) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) The Role We are seeking a DV-cleared Application Support Engineer to join our client's on-site team in the Cheltenham area. You will help maintain and support a managed cross-domain service, leveraging a broad range of technologies. The role focuses on site reliability engineering practices to ensure service resilience, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Area (on-site minimum 4 days per week) Rate: 500 - 600 per day Clearance: Active DV clearance required Start : ASAP Duration : 6 months Key Responsibilities Build & Deploy Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Java, Maven, and NPM. Configure and execute automated test suites with Maven and Cypress. Deploy and configure services using Terraform and Ansible across OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS, and Docker. Configure and integrate third-party software and appliances. Monitoring & Verification Track service performance and availability using Influx and Grafana. Configure alerts to detect issues before they escalate. Analyse logs and investigate anomalies in system behaviour. Support & Troubleshooting Provide 2nd/3rd line support, resolving issues and answering business queries. Manage incidents, escalate problems, and conduct root cause analysis. Implement proactive changes to improve service stability. Maintenance Automate tasks to reduce manual workload. Conduct OS health checks, patching, and database housekeeping. Support multi-site data centre operations. Key Skills Experience in a managed service environment with strong service delivery focus. Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Application development experience (Java or similar). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proficient with Git version control. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices deployment and administration. Familiarity with messaging platforms (e.g., AMQP). Knowledge of S3 object storage. Experience with RDBMS (Oracle or similar) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.
SC Cleared Platform Engineer Initial 6-month Contract Role £550 - £600, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Platform Engineer where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software infrastructure. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for: Contribute across the platform life cycle, from requirements to development, testing, and documentation. Maintain and improve core development tools, infrastructure, and automation systems. Support teams with tooling, workflows, and best practices. Use cloud, microservices, and DevOps to build a scalable, reliable platform. Troubleshoot issues to ensure system performance and stability. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, bringing adaptability and a learning mindset. Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: Active SC Clearance (essential) Proven experience working as a Platform Engineer/SRE Proven experience with programming/Scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript etc. Proven experience with Cloud platforms, containers, microservices, DevOps and IaC Proven experience with Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
SC Cleared Platform Engineer Initial 6-month Contract Role £550 - £600, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Platform Engineer where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software infrastructure. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for: Contribute across the platform life cycle, from requirements to development, testing, and documentation. Maintain and improve core development tools, infrastructure, and automation systems. Support teams with tooling, workflows, and best practices. Use cloud, microservices, and DevOps to build a scalable, reliable platform. Troubleshoot issues to ensure system performance and stability. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, bringing adaptability and a learning mindset. Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: Active SC Clearance (essential) Proven experience working as a Platform Engineer/SRE Proven experience with programming/Scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript etc. Proven experience with Cloud platforms, containers, microservices, DevOps and IaC Proven experience with Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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.
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
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.
