Lead Python Software Engineer - Hybrid from Leatherhead or London - Circa 650 per day Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Jul 08, 2026
Contractor
Lead Python Software Engineer - Hybrid from Leatherhead or London - Circa 650 per day Inside ir35 - 12 months Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Mandatory requirements: At least 7 years of experience using Python for OOP and functional programming Experience of leading software development teams and mentoring of junior members Experience of unit, integration and end to end testing with a delivering 'quality' mindset Experience creating designs and documentation Experience of working with data processing pipelines Working knowledge of DevOps and Cloud/virtualisation Platforms A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience of working on AWS Experience of working with Elastic and Kibana Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client's National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. Responsibilities include: Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi). Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes. Create and maintain database schemas and data models. Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity. Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems. Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories. Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach. Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation. The Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full time on site in Gloucester when required. Required technical experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client's National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. Responsibilities include: Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi). Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes. Create and maintain database schemas and data models. Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity. Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems. Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories. Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach. Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation. The Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full time on site in Gloucester when required. Required technical experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Lead Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients, working with cutting-edge technologies such as AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. You'll collaborate directly with customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence to solve complex, high-stakes challenges. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. Responsibilities include: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and enrichment Develop data-streaming and ETL solutions (e.g. NiFi) Model databases and integrate data from diverse sources Ensure data quality, consistency, and security Monitor and optimise system performance Write clean, secure, reusable, test-driven code Apply systems integration expertise within agile teams Decompose user needs into epics and stories Promote reuse of data flows and best practices across teams Champion data engineering standards across government The Lead Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full-time on-site in Gloucester when required. Required experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java Understand and interpret technical and business stakeholder needs Manage expectations through clear, proactive communication Lead and support challenging conversations with teams and senior stakeholders To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Lead Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients, working with cutting-edge technologies such as AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. You'll collaborate directly with customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence to solve complex, high-stakes challenges. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. Responsibilities include: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and enrichment Develop data-streaming and ETL solutions (e.g. NiFi) Model databases and integrate data from diverse sources Ensure data quality, consistency, and security Monitor and optimise system performance Write clean, secure, reusable, test-driven code Apply systems integration expertise within agile teams Decompose user needs into epics and stories Promote reuse of data flows and best practices across teams Champion data engineering standards across government The Lead Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full-time on-site in Gloucester when required. Required experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java Understand and interpret technical and business stakeholder needs Manage expectations through clear, proactive communication Lead and support challenging conversations with teams and senior stakeholders To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
Location: Gloucester (Full-time on-site) Salary: Competitive DOE + 6% Bonus, 25 Days Holiday, Clearance Bonus Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Clearance Required Key Skills: Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data Science, DevOps, Cloud, Data Platforms Who We Are? We are a leading technology company specialising in mission-centric solutions, designing and delivering cutting-edge software at scale for both customer infrastructure and public cloud environments. With a strong heritage of innovation and expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, Agile Software Development, Security Assurance, and Cryptographic Technologies, we help organisations overcome complex data challenges and drive digital transformation. What Will You Be Doing? As a Data Science Lead, you will be at the forefront of technically leading diverse teams across machine learning, cloud, data engineering, DevOps, and software engineering. You will: Lead customer engagements and manage stakeholder relationships Contribute to and prepare technical bids and proposals Collaborate with Delivery Management to drive successful project execution Apply practical data science skills through hands-on development Work on complex, technically challenging projects at the cutting edge of the industry Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders What Are We Looking For? We are seeking individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Building and designing scalable data platforms Data visualisation and techniques for data extraction Machine learning and advanced data analytics Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ DevOps techniques and cloud technologies Agile methodologies and team leadership Strong stakeholder and customer engagement skills This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, lead innovative teams, and drive digital transformation in a secure, high-stakes environment. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Location: Gloucester (Full-time on-site) Salary: Competitive DOE + 6% Bonus, 25 Days Holiday, Clearance Bonus Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Clearance Required Key Skills: Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data Science, DevOps, Cloud, Data Platforms Who We Are? We are a leading technology company specialising in mission-centric solutions, designing and delivering cutting-edge software at scale for both customer infrastructure and public cloud environments. With a strong heritage of innovation and expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, Agile Software Development, Security Assurance, and Cryptographic Technologies, we help organisations overcome complex data challenges and drive digital transformation. What Will You Be Doing? As a Data Science Lead, you will be at the forefront of technically leading diverse teams across machine learning, cloud, data engineering, DevOps, and software engineering. You will: Lead customer engagements and manage stakeholder relationships Contribute to and prepare technical bids and proposals Collaborate with Delivery Management to drive successful project execution Apply practical data science skills through hands-on development Work on complex, technically challenging projects at the cutting edge of the industry Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders What Are We Looking For? We are seeking individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Building and designing scalable data platforms Data visualisation and techniques for data extraction Machine learning and advanced data analytics Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ DevOps techniques and cloud technologies Agile methodologies and team leadership Strong stakeholder and customer engagement skills This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, lead innovative teams, and drive digital transformation in a secure, high-stakes environment. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.
Join Companies House at a pivotal time as we transform our digital services to better support millions of users across the UK. As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer within our Digital and Technology directorate, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing services that underpin the UK company register. You'll be part of a large, diverse, and collaborative engineering community, working in an agile environment alongside software engineers, analysts, and product teams. Together, we support and enhance a wide range of critical internal and customer-facing services, maintaining high levels of service availability and continuously improving how we deliver. This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to WebOps practices, and support service reliability through monitoring, incident management, and problem-solving. If you are customer-focused, enjoy working as part of a team, and are motivated to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful public services, we encourage you to apply. Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (6am - 8pm flexible options) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97% On-site working available for peer led-learning enhancing professional experience and career progression Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in Cardiff, and a hybrid contract will be the standard offering for this role. Job description As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer, you will play your part in the IT Services Digital team during a period of significant transformation, supporting the delivery of secure, resilient and high-performing IT services across Companies House systems: Supporting maintenance, upgrades, and continuous service improvements to help ensure systems remain reliable and perform effectively Assisting the team in aligning services with evolving organisational and legislative priorities, including changes introduced through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Supporting live services through proactive monitoring and incident resolution to maintain availability and performance Contributing to system upgrades, enhancements, and automation activities as your skills develop Supporting reporting and data management activities to help inform service performance and improvements Assisting with incident management through ServiceNow, contributing to issue resolution and supporting root cause analysis Working as part of a wider team to support the development and improvement of digital services, contributing to transformation and more efficient ways of working Collaborating with colleagues across IT Services, learning from experienced engineers and contributing positively to team development and wellbeing Participating in an on-call rota (where required) to support critical services, with appropriate support and development You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack. Person specification We are looking for someone who: Is keen to learn and develop, actively building their technical capability Takes proactive steps to get to know the working teams around them, valuing the input from other colleagues and being a positive influence to bring change and improvement in everyday tasks Works collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement Shows an interest in non-functional requirements, such as availability, security, and performance Is adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing technical environment Understands continuous development and delivery to support the ongoing work of the team and delivery of services to customers Is willing to support more experienced team members with ongoing tasks including developing fixes or enhancements Technical skills Has cloud based Unix/Linus environments and database querying (SQL) Awareness or experience of automation and monitoring within a support environment Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS or similar), with an understanding of core concepts Knowledge of database querying and investigation (e.g. SQL or similar) Experience or exposure to coding or scripting (e.g. shell, Python, Java, or similar) An awareness of DevOps principles, tools, and ways of working Experience in similar or equivalent technologies will be considered Experience Working collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing An understanding or practical experience of cloud-based (e.g AWS) Unix/Linux environments, database querying (e.g SQL) with some confidence scripting, automating and monitoring Experience or awareness of supporting systems in a live service environment (e.g ServiceNow), including responding to incidents or alerts An understanding of monitoring and maintaining system performance Experience assisting with data management, reporting and incident resolution Able to make a contribution to system builds, deployments and releases The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply logical, methodical problem-solving, including an interest in supporting root cause analysis Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team A customer-focused mindset, with an awareness of the importance of reliable and accessible digital services Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Unix/Linux and SQL Automation and monitoring Cloud-based infrastructure Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day, plus family leave and sickness provision We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28% We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing . Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? This role is based in our Cardiff office, aligned with the key duties for this role. . click apply for full job details
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Join Companies House at a pivotal time as we transform our digital services to better support millions of users across the UK. As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer within our Digital and Technology directorate, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing services that underpin the UK company register. You'll be part of a large, diverse, and collaborative engineering community, working in an agile environment alongside software engineers, analysts, and product teams. Together, we support and enhance a wide range of critical internal and customer-facing services, maintaining high levels of service availability and continuously improving how we deliver. This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to WebOps practices, and support service reliability through monitoring, incident management, and problem-solving. If you are customer-focused, enjoy working as part of a team, and are motivated to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful public services, we encourage you to apply. Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (6am - 8pm flexible options) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97% On-site working available for peer led-learning enhancing professional experience and career progression Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in Cardiff, and a hybrid contract will be the standard offering for this role. Job description As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer, you will play your part in the IT Services Digital team during a period of significant transformation, supporting the delivery of secure, resilient and high-performing IT services across Companies House systems: Supporting maintenance, upgrades, and continuous service improvements to help ensure systems remain reliable and perform effectively Assisting the team in aligning services with evolving organisational and legislative priorities, including changes introduced through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Supporting live services through proactive monitoring and incident resolution to maintain availability and performance Contributing to system upgrades, enhancements, and automation activities as your skills develop Supporting reporting and data management activities to help inform service performance and improvements Assisting with incident management through ServiceNow, contributing to issue resolution and supporting root cause analysis Working as part of a wider team to support the development and improvement of digital services, contributing to transformation and more efficient ways of working Collaborating with colleagues across IT Services, learning from experienced engineers and contributing positively to team development and wellbeing Participating in an on-call rota (where required) to support critical services, with appropriate support and development You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack. Person specification We are looking for someone who: Is keen to learn and develop, actively building their technical capability Takes proactive steps to get to know the working teams around them, valuing the input from other colleagues and being a positive influence to bring change and improvement in everyday tasks Works collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement Shows an interest in non-functional requirements, such as availability, security, and performance Is adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing technical environment Understands continuous development and delivery to support the ongoing work of the team and delivery of services to customers Is willing to support more experienced team members with ongoing tasks including developing fixes or enhancements Technical skills Has cloud based Unix/Linus environments and database querying (SQL) Awareness or experience of automation and monitoring within a support environment Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS or similar), with an understanding of core concepts Knowledge of database querying and investigation (e.g. SQL or similar) Experience or exposure to coding or scripting (e.g. shell, Python, Java, or similar) An awareness of DevOps principles, tools, and ways of working Experience in similar or equivalent technologies will be considered Experience Working collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing An understanding or practical experience of cloud-based (e.g AWS) Unix/Linux environments, database querying (e.g SQL) with some confidence scripting, automating and monitoring Experience or awareness of supporting systems in a live service environment (e.g ServiceNow), including responding to incidents or alerts An understanding of monitoring and maintaining system performance Experience assisting with data management, reporting and incident resolution Able to make a contribution to system builds, deployments and releases The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply logical, methodical problem-solving, including an interest in supporting root cause analysis Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team A customer-focused mindset, with an awareness of the importance of reliable and accessible digital services Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Unix/Linux and SQL Automation and monitoring Cloud-based infrastructure Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day, plus family leave and sickness provision We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28% We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing . Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? This role is based in our Cardiff office, aligned with the key duties for this role. . click apply for full job details
Software Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Extension Possible) WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE (Compressed Option Available) RATE: 65.00 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) Essential Skillset & Tools Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A good understanding of automation, continuous integration Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers Overview: Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as a Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components. Role Requirements / Responsibilities: Designing and developing Test Equipment software to test world leading complex missile systems and sub-components; Working with a wide range of teams and stakeholders across MBDA to deliver test software capability of products from early concept to production; Exploring and experimenting with new implementations and technologies to meet the ever-challenging customer requirements Challenging and implementing real change when opportunities arise in the way the software is developed both within test software and the wider software community Embracing Agility and delivering value to the company giving you are real sense of achievement Working in a Software Engineering office / lab environment engaging with test equipment and electronic circuitry. Skillset / Experience Required: Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
Jul 07, 2026
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Software Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Extension Possible) WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE (Compressed Option Available) RATE: 65.00 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) Essential Skillset & Tools Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A good understanding of automation, continuous integration Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers Overview: Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as a Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components. Role Requirements / Responsibilities: Designing and developing Test Equipment software to test world leading complex missile systems and sub-components; Working with a wide range of teams and stakeholders across MBDA to deliver test software capability of products from early concept to production; Exploring and experimenting with new implementations and technologies to meet the ever-challenging customer requirements Challenging and implementing real change when opportunities arise in the way the software is developed both within test software and the wider software community Embracing Agility and delivering value to the company giving you are real sense of achievement Working in a Software Engineering office / lab environment engaging with test equipment and electronic circuitry. Skillset / Experience Required: Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as an Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components. What we're looking for from you: Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as an Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components. What we're looking for from you: Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction. Previous experience working in an agile development team. A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Senior Software Engineer - Python/AWS/Cloud-Native Engineering SC or DV Cleared | Government Programme | AWS | Python | Terraform | Microservices Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote) Security Clearance: SC or DV required Engagement: Contract (Inside IR35) Sector: Public Sector/Defence/National Infrastructure We are supporting a major secure government programme building modern cloud-native and AI-enabled digital capability within a highly technical AWS engineering environment. The team are looking for a strong Senior Python Software Engineer with experience delivering scalable Back End services, microservices platforms and event-driven cloud solutions within AWS environments. This role sits inside a highly engineering-led team working across Python development, AWS infrastructure, DevOps automation and cloud-native platform delivery. The environment is heavily focused around scalable distributed systems, modern CI/CD practices and cloud-native engineering capability. This is not a traditional enterprise development environment - they need engineers comfortable operating across Back End engineering, cloud integration and modern AWS-hosted microservices architectures. Key responsibilities Designing and developing Python Back End services and APIs Building scalable cloud-native applications within AWS environments Developing event-driven and microservices-based systems Supporting CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines Working closely with DevOps, platform and cloud engineering teams Supporting secure and resilient distributed systems Contributing to technical design, engineering standards and delivery quality Operating within Agile engineering teams delivering modern cloud-native services Core skills required Strong Python engineering experience AWS cloud-native engineering REST APIs/Back End services Microservices and event-driven architectures Terraform/Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Docker/containerisation Cloud integration experience GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins Experience working within Agile engineering teams Highly desirable FastAPI/Flask AWS Lambda/ECS/API Gateway SNS/SQS/EventBridge Kubernetes/EKS DevSecOps experience AI/LLM integration exposure Secure government or regulated environment experience SC, enhanced SC or DV clearance Environment & culture The engineering environment is modern, fast-moving and highly collaborative. The team work closely across software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering and automation functions, with strong focus around delivery quality, automation and cloud-native best practice. Candidates with experience across government digital services, AWS-hosted platforms and modern DevOps engineering environments will align particularly well.
Jul 07, 2026
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Senior Software Engineer - Python/AWS/Cloud-Native Engineering SC or DV Cleared | Government Programme | AWS | Python | Terraform | Microservices Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote) Security Clearance: SC or DV required Engagement: Contract (Inside IR35) Sector: Public Sector/Defence/National Infrastructure We are supporting a major secure government programme building modern cloud-native and AI-enabled digital capability within a highly technical AWS engineering environment. The team are looking for a strong Senior Python Software Engineer with experience delivering scalable Back End services, microservices platforms and event-driven cloud solutions within AWS environments. This role sits inside a highly engineering-led team working across Python development, AWS infrastructure, DevOps automation and cloud-native platform delivery. The environment is heavily focused around scalable distributed systems, modern CI/CD practices and cloud-native engineering capability. This is not a traditional enterprise development environment - they need engineers comfortable operating across Back End engineering, cloud integration and modern AWS-hosted microservices architectures. Key responsibilities Designing and developing Python Back End services and APIs Building scalable cloud-native applications within AWS environments Developing event-driven and microservices-based systems Supporting CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines Working closely with DevOps, platform and cloud engineering teams Supporting secure and resilient distributed systems Contributing to technical design, engineering standards and delivery quality Operating within Agile engineering teams delivering modern cloud-native services Core skills required Strong Python engineering experience AWS cloud-native engineering REST APIs/Back End services Microservices and event-driven architectures Terraform/Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Docker/containerisation Cloud integration experience GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins Experience working within Agile engineering teams Highly desirable FastAPI/Flask AWS Lambda/ECS/API Gateway SNS/SQS/EventBridge Kubernetes/EKS DevSecOps experience AI/LLM integration exposure Secure government or regulated environment experience SC, enhanced SC or DV clearance Environment & culture The engineering environment is modern, fast-moving and highly collaborative. The team work closely across software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering and automation functions, with strong focus around delivery quality, automation and cloud-native best practice. Candidates with experience across government digital services, AWS-hosted platforms and modern DevOps engineering environments will align particularly well.
Bristol An exciting opportunity for a driven Network DevOps Engineer to join MBDA's multi-national Digital Excellence function. Ideal candidates should be passionate about modernising network management, driving automation initiatives and upskilling others. You will contribute to building an automated network infrastructure that underpins MBDA's critical systems and supports its rapidly evolving organisational needs. Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site depending on business need (i.e., we may require more than two days onsite during some working weeks). Security Clearance: British Citizen Only As a minimum, and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team (SC clearance will be applied for upon successful BPSS check). This role will require the successful candidate to gain DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward-thinking team as a Network DevOps Engineer within MBDA UK's Digital Networks function. While our current team is highly experienced in core network engineering and automation, we are looking for a software specialist to complement our skills and help mature our development practices. You will play an important role in transitioning our network infrastructure toward a more software-driven model by applying standard software engineering practices such as version control, structured testing, and modular software design. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the software, tools and pipelines that manage our physical and virtual infrastructure, ensuring our network remains reliable, scalable, and maintainable through code. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade software and custom tools, primarily using Python, to manage network infrastructure at scale. Championing software engineering best practices within the team, including code reviews, unit testing and writing clean, maintainable code. Establishing our automated software testing strategy, including evaluating and selecting the best tools and frameworks. Managing and extending our network Source of Truth by developing custom data models, plugins, and state-driven automation jobs. Building and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing and deployment of network changes. Collaborating on the development of Ansible playbooks and roles for network configuration, applying software development principles to improve their reliability and maintainability. Supporting and upskilling existing team members to help develop their software engineering capabilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the latest network technologies and software to make a direct impact on how the network infrastructure will be managed at MBDA. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a multinational company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place for you. What we are looking for from you: Please note: We do not expect candidates to meet every requirement listed below. If you have a strong software engineering background and possess most of the essential skills or have experience working with equivalent tools, we highly encourage you to apply. We evaluate applications based on overall merit and experience. Essential Skills: Advanced proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp on software engineering concepts such as OOP, design patterns and writing testable, maintainable code. Solid experience with Python testing methodologies, with the ability to design and implement a testing strategy from the ground up for our network automation applications and APIs. Strong experience designing, consuming, and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs using frameworks such as Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic. Proficiency working with standard data structures, serialisation, and templating languages (e.g., JSON, YAML, Jinja2). In-depth understanding of DevOps principles and Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Experience using version control systems, specifically Git and GitLab. Practical experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within GitLab to streamline automation workflows. Hands-on experience using Ansible to automate and manage network configurations. Familiarity with core networking principles (TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, VLAN's, etc). Although deep network engineering experience is not required, the ability to effectively collaborate with network specialists is key. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with network-specific testing frameworks such as PyATS. Any experience with Cisco technologies, specifically Catalyst Center and/or ACI. Experience using Nautobot (or similar Django-based applications) as a Network Source of Truth application. Experience with data mocking and/or factory libraries (e.g., mock, factory_boy) to validate complex data schemas and API contracts. Proficient in using a Linux OS distribution, preferably RHEL. Practical experience or an understanding of virtualisation and containerisation technologies, specifically Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Bristol An exciting opportunity for a driven Network DevOps Engineer to join MBDA's multi-national Digital Excellence function. Ideal candidates should be passionate about modernising network management, driving automation initiatives and upskilling others. You will contribute to building an automated network infrastructure that underpins MBDA's critical systems and supports its rapidly evolving organisational needs. Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site depending on business need (i.e., we may require more than two days onsite during some working weeks). Security Clearance: British Citizen Only As a minimum, and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team (SC clearance will be applied for upon successful BPSS check). This role will require the successful candidate to gain DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward-thinking team as a Network DevOps Engineer within MBDA UK's Digital Networks function. While our current team is highly experienced in core network engineering and automation, we are looking for a software specialist to complement our skills and help mature our development practices. You will play an important role in transitioning our network infrastructure toward a more software-driven model by applying standard software engineering practices such as version control, structured testing, and modular software design. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the software, tools and pipelines that manage our physical and virtual infrastructure, ensuring our network remains reliable, scalable, and maintainable through code. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade software and custom tools, primarily using Python, to manage network infrastructure at scale. Championing software engineering best practices within the team, including code reviews, unit testing and writing clean, maintainable code. Establishing our automated software testing strategy, including evaluating and selecting the best tools and frameworks. Managing and extending our network Source of Truth by developing custom data models, plugins, and state-driven automation jobs. Building and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing and deployment of network changes. Collaborating on the development of Ansible playbooks and roles for network configuration, applying software development principles to improve their reliability and maintainability. Supporting and upskilling existing team members to help develop their software engineering capabilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the latest network technologies and software to make a direct impact on how the network infrastructure will be managed at MBDA. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a multinational company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place for you. What we are looking for from you: Please note: We do not expect candidates to meet every requirement listed below. If you have a strong software engineering background and possess most of the essential skills or have experience working with equivalent tools, we highly encourage you to apply. We evaluate applications based on overall merit and experience. Essential Skills: Advanced proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp on software engineering concepts such as OOP, design patterns and writing testable, maintainable code. Solid experience with Python testing methodologies, with the ability to design and implement a testing strategy from the ground up for our network automation applications and APIs. Strong experience designing, consuming, and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs using frameworks such as Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic. Proficiency working with standard data structures, serialisation, and templating languages (e.g., JSON, YAML, Jinja2). In-depth understanding of DevOps principles and Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Experience using version control systems, specifically Git and GitLab. Practical experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within GitLab to streamline automation workflows. Hands-on experience using Ansible to automate and manage network configurations. Familiarity with core networking principles (TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, VLAN's, etc). Although deep network engineering experience is not required, the ability to effectively collaborate with network specialists is key. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with network-specific testing frameworks such as PyATS. Any experience with Cisco technologies, specifically Catalyst Center and/or ACI. Experience using Nautobot (or similar Django-based applications) as a Network Source of Truth application. Experience with data mocking and/or factory libraries (e.g., mock, factory_boy) to validate complex data schemas and API contracts. Proficient in using a Linux OS distribution, preferably RHEL. Practical experience or an understanding of virtualisation and containerisation technologies, specifically Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Job Title: DV Cleared Data Engineer Location: Bath Duration: 12 months Rate: Up to 500 per day Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting high-profile government programmes, is hiring a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join a critical, secure environment. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms to enable advanced analytics and intelligence operations. What you'll be doing: Develop, optimise, and support scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) within secure environments. Manage ETL/ELT processes for diverse datasets, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance. Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions. Maintain Elasticsearch solutions for indexing, search, and real-time data discovery. Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards. Contribute to modern data architecture design across cloud and on-premise environments. Support Agile delivery teams, including Scrum and SAFe. What you'll bring: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure government, defence, or intelligence settings. Strong Python and SQL development skills. Hands-on experience with data integration tools like Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue. Expertise in Elasticsearch management, indexing, and query optimisation. Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and modern data platform architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments. Understanding of data security, governance, and information assurance. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Desirable: Experience within UK Defence, Intelligence, or National Security sectors. Knowledge of big data tools such as Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop. Support for machine learning or advanced analytics workloads. Experience working with classified datasets and Elastic Stack (ELK). If you're ready to contribute to vital national security projects, apply now! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 07, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: DV Cleared Data Engineer Location: Bath Duration: 12 months Rate: Up to 500 per day Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting high-profile government programmes, is hiring a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join a critical, secure environment. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms to enable advanced analytics and intelligence operations. What you'll be doing: Develop, optimise, and support scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) within secure environments. Manage ETL/ELT processes for diverse datasets, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance. Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions. Maintain Elasticsearch solutions for indexing, search, and real-time data discovery. Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards. Contribute to modern data architecture design across cloud and on-premise environments. Support Agile delivery teams, including Scrum and SAFe. What you'll bring: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure government, defence, or intelligence settings. Strong Python and SQL development skills. Hands-on experience with data integration tools like Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue. Expertise in Elasticsearch management, indexing, and query optimisation. Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and modern data platform architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments. Understanding of data security, governance, and information assurance. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Desirable: Experience within UK Defence, Intelligence, or National Security sectors. Knowledge of big data tools such as Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop. Support for machine learning or advanced analytics workloads. Experience working with classified datasets and Elastic Stack (ELK). If you're ready to contribute to vital national security projects, apply now! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior and Principal Security Architects 50- 90 per hour (Dependent on experience and level) - Inside IR35 12 month contracts Hybrid - 2/3 days a week on site - Warton (PR4) Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Successful applicants must be eligible for SC/DV clearance Role Purpose / Overview Highly experienced security architects with strong technical credentials across enterprise, cloud, network and classified environments. Responsible for designing end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD), leading Design Authorities and Technical Design Authorities, and providing architectural assurance across multi-supplier programmes up to TOP SECRET / Above Secret classifications. Ensures Secure-by-Design principles are embedded from the outset across all programmes. Key Outcomes Security is consistently embedded into system design across all programmes Architectural decisions align with Secure-by-Design principles from the outset Complex, multi-partner and classified environments are designed securely and coherently Identity, cross-domain and data protection controls are defined at the architecture level Design Authority interactions are informed, structured and technically robust Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD) Lead Design Authorities and Technical Design Authorities Ensure security is consistently embedded into system design across all programmes Align architectural decisions with Secure-by-Design principles from the outset Define identity, cross-domain and data protection controls at the architecture level Enable structured, technically robust Design Authority interactions Provide architectural assurance across complex, multi-partner and classified environments Technical Skills & Experience, a good mix of some or all of the following: Secure-by-Design (MOD SbD / NIST 800-53r5 / NIST CSF / CIS CSC v8.1) - design, maturity tracking and assurance across full programme lifecycles Enterprise & Cloud Security Architecture - AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (multi-cloud landing zones, hybrid identity, secure migration patterns) Classified Platform Design - OFFICIAL, OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, SECRET and ABOVE SECRET environments, ROSA, Garrison, Citadel, VCF, Cross-Domain Solutions Zero Trust, IDAM & PKI - conditional access, hybrid identity, cryptography, HSMs, IAM, RBAC, OIDC, federation Threat Modelling - STRIDE / STRIDE-LM, attack-surface analysis, trust boundary modelling, design reviews Network & Boundary Security - Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper, F5, Zscaler, NSX-T, SD-WAN, encrypted WAN, DMZ, NAC ServiceNow & M365 Architecture - ITSM, ITOM, CSM, EAM, SharePoint Online, Purview, Entra, Sentinel, Defender, Power Platform, CoPilot Container & DevSecOps - Kubernetes (EKS, Tanzu), Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD security, image scanning, container hardening Architecture Frameworks - TOGAF, ArchiMate, SABSA, Zachman, MODAF, JSP standards, NCSC architectural patterns HLD / LLD authoring, Security Patterns, Reference Architectures, Bill of Materials, Crypto Plans and JSP-compliant documentation Design Authority leadership, Technical Security Boards, Gateway Reviews, multi-supplier governance Qualifications & Certifications CISSP (multiple holders), CISM, CCSP, OSCP, CEH TOGAF 9 / TOGAF 9.2, SABSA Foundation, Zachman, ITIL v3/v4 AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Pro, AWS Advanced Networking Azure Security Specialist (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304), Microsoft MCSE CCIE (), CCNP, CCDP, VCP, VCAP-NV, VCP-NV, Check Point CCSE/CCSA, PCNSE ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27005 Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, Chartered Engineer (IET), MBCS CITP Government Clearances: SC, DV (active and historic), Five Eyes engagement
Jul 06, 2026
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Senior and Principal Security Architects 50- 90 per hour (Dependent on experience and level) - Inside IR35 12 month contracts Hybrid - 2/3 days a week on site - Warton (PR4) Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Successful applicants must be eligible for SC/DV clearance Role Purpose / Overview Highly experienced security architects with strong technical credentials across enterprise, cloud, network and classified environments. Responsible for designing end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD), leading Design Authorities and Technical Design Authorities, and providing architectural assurance across multi-supplier programmes up to TOP SECRET / Above Secret classifications. Ensures Secure-by-Design principles are embedded from the outset across all programmes. Key Outcomes Security is consistently embedded into system design across all programmes Architectural decisions align with Secure-by-Design principles from the outset Complex, multi-partner and classified environments are designed securely and coherently Identity, cross-domain and data protection controls are defined at the architecture level Design Authority interactions are informed, structured and technically robust Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end secure architectures (HLD/LLD) Lead Design Authorities and Technical Design Authorities Ensure security is consistently embedded into system design across all programmes Align architectural decisions with Secure-by-Design principles from the outset Define identity, cross-domain and data protection controls at the architecture level Enable structured, technically robust Design Authority interactions Provide architectural assurance across complex, multi-partner and classified environments Technical Skills & Experience, a good mix of some or all of the following: Secure-by-Design (MOD SbD / NIST 800-53r5 / NIST CSF / CIS CSC v8.1) - design, maturity tracking and assurance across full programme lifecycles Enterprise & Cloud Security Architecture - AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (multi-cloud landing zones, hybrid identity, secure migration patterns) Classified Platform Design - OFFICIAL, OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, SECRET and ABOVE SECRET environments, ROSA, Garrison, Citadel, VCF, Cross-Domain Solutions Zero Trust, IDAM & PKI - conditional access, hybrid identity, cryptography, HSMs, IAM, RBAC, OIDC, federation Threat Modelling - STRIDE / STRIDE-LM, attack-surface analysis, trust boundary modelling, design reviews Network & Boundary Security - Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper, F5, Zscaler, NSX-T, SD-WAN, encrypted WAN, DMZ, NAC ServiceNow & M365 Architecture - ITSM, ITOM, CSM, EAM, SharePoint Online, Purview, Entra, Sentinel, Defender, Power Platform, CoPilot Container & DevSecOps - Kubernetes (EKS, Tanzu), Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD security, image scanning, container hardening Architecture Frameworks - TOGAF, ArchiMate, SABSA, Zachman, MODAF, JSP standards, NCSC architectural patterns HLD / LLD authoring, Security Patterns, Reference Architectures, Bill of Materials, Crypto Plans and JSP-compliant documentation Design Authority leadership, Technical Security Boards, Gateway Reviews, multi-supplier governance Qualifications & Certifications CISSP (multiple holders), CISM, CCSP, OSCP, CEH TOGAF 9 / TOGAF 9.2, SABSA Foundation, Zachman, ITIL v3/v4 AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Pro, AWS Advanced Networking Azure Security Specialist (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304), Microsoft MCSE CCIE (), CCNP, CCDP, VCP, VCAP-NV, VCP-NV, Check Point CCSE/CCSA, PCNSE ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27005 Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, Chartered Engineer (IET), MBCS CITP Government Clearances: SC, DV (active and historic), Five Eyes engagement
Test Manager Max Supplier Rate: 450 - 525 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site per week IR35 Status: inside Job Description: Borders & Trade within the client are poised for a noteworthy transformation, exploring the opportunity to move away from legacy systems built on the Ingres database and OpenROAD technology. The intention is to transition from older infrastructure, ease licensing limitations, and begin a new chapter with the "MORIS" programme. To support the MORIS initiative, bringing together a diverse, multidisciplinary team with expertise in project and delivery management, AI engineering, Azure platforms, Power Platform, Java, VB6, architecture, testing, and other relevant areas. They will guide this important work under ITDL, drawing on Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping where suitable. An AI-Accelerated Delivery Team will also be involved, aiming to introduce innovative, AI-enabled solutions throughout the process, helping to facilitate Actian Exit's timely progression. The main objective is to ensure a smooth and effective transition away from Actian technologies. The programme encompasses 36 Border and Trade services and is organised into several workstreams, which include: Services migrating to ETMP Services requiring read-only access via a new Data Retention and Viewer capability Services that will be updated using new technologies Services that will be moved off the Ingres database while maintaining their current VB6 or Java front ends Role Overview The Test Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all testing activities that are related to services migrating to ETMP (currently 2 services) within the MORIS Programme. This role ensures quality delivery across multiple test phases (System Integration, Regression, E2E, UAT, and OAT/Non-Functional Testing) and aligns with the client MU standards and governance frameworks. They are the ITDL for the programme and have full accountability for the testing (i.e. no use of ATS). Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define and maintain the test strategy in line with the client MU's Baseline Organisational Test Strategy. Create the Test Approaches for each of the ETMP services (2 services in scope) Develop detailed test plans, schedules, and resource models for SIT, E2E, UAT, and OAT/NFR phases. Ensure risk-based testing approaches are applied across all user journeys. Governance & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for testing within the MORIS Programme, engaging with EM's, Delivery Managers, Environment Managers, and the client stakeholders. Provide regular progress reporting, RAID management, and escalation of risks impacting test milestones. Team Leadership Manage and mentor test leads and analysts, ensuring adherence to the client MU competency frameworks and modern ways of working. Coordinate additional testers for peak phases and ensure knowledge transfer across teams. Defect & Quality Management Own the defect management process, ensuring timely triage, prioritisation, and resolution. Promote continuous improvement and adoption of automation where feasible. Compliance & Security Ensure all testing activities comply with the clients MU security and data protection policies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager in large-scale transformation programmes (preferably the client or government projects). Strong knowledge of test phases: SIT, E2E, BAT, NFR, and UAT. ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira. Ability to manage complex dependencies and environments. Desirable Experience with migration programmes and legacy system replacement. Knowledge of the client MU frameworks and governance. Exposure to low-code/no-code platforms and modernisation initiatives. Experience and knowledge of ETMP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 06, 2026
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Test Manager Max Supplier Rate: 450 - 525 Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site per week IR35 Status: inside Job Description: Borders & Trade within the client are poised for a noteworthy transformation, exploring the opportunity to move away from legacy systems built on the Ingres database and OpenROAD technology. The intention is to transition from older infrastructure, ease licensing limitations, and begin a new chapter with the "MORIS" programme. To support the MORIS initiative, bringing together a diverse, multidisciplinary team with expertise in project and delivery management, AI engineering, Azure platforms, Power Platform, Java, VB6, architecture, testing, and other relevant areas. They will guide this important work under ITDL, drawing on Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping where suitable. An AI-Accelerated Delivery Team will also be involved, aiming to introduce innovative, AI-enabled solutions throughout the process, helping to facilitate Actian Exit's timely progression. The main objective is to ensure a smooth and effective transition away from Actian technologies. The programme encompasses 36 Border and Trade services and is organised into several workstreams, which include: Services migrating to ETMP Services requiring read-only access via a new Data Retention and Viewer capability Services that will be updated using new technologies Services that will be moved off the Ingres database while maintaining their current VB6 or Java front ends Role Overview The Test Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all testing activities that are related to services migrating to ETMP (currently 2 services) within the MORIS Programme. This role ensures quality delivery across multiple test phases (System Integration, Regression, E2E, UAT, and OAT/Non-Functional Testing) and aligns with the client MU standards and governance frameworks. They are the ITDL for the programme and have full accountability for the testing (i.e. no use of ATS). Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define and maintain the test strategy in line with the client MU's Baseline Organisational Test Strategy. Create the Test Approaches for each of the ETMP services (2 services in scope) Develop detailed test plans, schedules, and resource models for SIT, E2E, UAT, and OAT/NFR phases. Ensure risk-based testing approaches are applied across all user journeys. Governance & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for testing within the MORIS Programme, engaging with EM's, Delivery Managers, Environment Managers, and the client stakeholders. Provide regular progress reporting, RAID management, and escalation of risks impacting test milestones. Team Leadership Manage and mentor test leads and analysts, ensuring adherence to the client MU competency frameworks and modern ways of working. Coordinate additional testers for peak phases and ensure knowledge transfer across teams. Defect & Quality Management Own the defect management process, ensuring timely triage, prioritisation, and resolution. Promote continuous improvement and adoption of automation where feasible. Compliance & Security Ensure all testing activities comply with the clients MU security and data protection policies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager in large-scale transformation programmes (preferably the client or government projects). Strong knowledge of test phases: SIT, E2E, BAT, NFR, and UAT. ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira. Ability to manage complex dependencies and environments. Desirable Experience with migration programmes and legacy system replacement. Knowledge of the client MU frameworks and governance. Exposure to low-code/no-code platforms and modernisation initiatives. Experience and knowledge of ETMP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026. Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, allowing you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms. Act as a technical authority in the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers + Testers to ensure high-quality, secure delivery of application and DevOps services. Agile Delivery Leadership: lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution + delivery outcomes. Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight: review / challenge Java + Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability + best practice. Influencing Software Engineering decisions relating to Java frameworks, design patterns + implementation approaches. Driving code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis + test coverage. DevOps / Engineering Excellence: driving CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test + deployment automation. Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement: track delivery using DORA metrics + software engineering KPIs, monitor pipeline performance, defect rates + service reliability. Technical Expertise: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS Cloud (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub), Docker, ECS, EKS. Advantageous Skills: Scrum / AWS / SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM etc). SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance are both essential for this position.
Jul 06, 2026
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Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026. Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, allowing you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms. Act as a technical authority in the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers + Testers to ensure high-quality, secure delivery of application and DevOps services. Agile Delivery Leadership: lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution + delivery outcomes. Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight: review / challenge Java + Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability + best practice. Influencing Software Engineering decisions relating to Java frameworks, design patterns + implementation approaches. Driving code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis + test coverage. DevOps / Engineering Excellence: driving CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test + deployment automation. Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement: track delivery using DORA metrics + software engineering KPIs, monitor pipeline performance, defect rates + service reliability. Technical Expertise: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS Cloud (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub), Docker, ECS, EKS. Advantageous Skills: Scrum / AWS / SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM etc). SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance are both essential for this position.
Job Advertisement: DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) Join Our Client as a Cloud-Native DevOps Specialist Are you an experienced DevOps Engineer with robust skills in cloud infrastructure, automation, and containerisation? Our Client, a dynamic organisation operating within the technology and infrastructure sector, is seeking a talented professional to serve as a pivotal member of their engineering team. Renowned for fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment, Our Client is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and supporting career growth for their staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that impact large-scale systems and infrastructure. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering reliable, scalable, and secure platforms, this role is perfect for you. Role Overview This strategic role has been created to enhance the organisation's automation and operational capabilities amid expanding digital initiatives. As a key member of the team, you will influence technical decisions and contribute to the organisation's digital transformation by implementing best practices and ensuring resilient delivery pipelines. Key Responsibilities Manage and optimise cloud-native infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters and containerised environments. Design, implement, and refine continuous integration and delivery pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm, or similar technologies. Drive automation initiatives for environment provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system reliability and security. Support incident investigations and contribute to observability strategies involving metrics, logs, and tracing. Lead or contribute to architectural discussions around system scalability, security, and best practices. Essential Skills & Qualifications Proven expertise with cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes, including deployments, networking, and operator management. Extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, including IaC, environment parity, and automation strategies. Proficiency in Scripting languages such as Python for automation and tooling. Demonstrable experience with system monitoring and observability platforms. Solid understanding of security automation practices and experience working with modern infrastructure patterns. Active SC clearance (Security Check) is mandatory for this role. Excellent documentation skills with a focus on clarity and maintainability. Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable engaging in technical discussions and contributing to team goals. Desirable Skills & Additional Experience Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux. Familiarity with SRE practices, including SLIs and SLOs. Knowledge of event-driven architectures or message brokers. Experience with security automation and DevSecOps frameworks. Understanding of on-premises versus cloud infrastructure models. Why Join Our Client? Our Client is dedicated to innovation, professional development, and fostering a positive work environment. They offer challenging projects, opportunities to grow your skill set, and a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation impacting vital infrastructures and technology landscapes. Next Steps If you are a highly skilled DevOps professional meeting the criteria outlined above and eager to take on a pivotal role, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience, and we will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further. Note: This position requires active SC clearance. Only candidates with valid security clearance or the ability to obtain it will be considered. Let me know if you'd like any adjustments or additional information included.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Job Advertisement: DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) Join Our Client as a Cloud-Native DevOps Specialist Are you an experienced DevOps Engineer with robust skills in cloud infrastructure, automation, and containerisation? Our Client, a dynamic organisation operating within the technology and infrastructure sector, is seeking a talented professional to serve as a pivotal member of their engineering team. Renowned for fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment, Our Client is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and supporting career growth for their staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that impact large-scale systems and infrastructure. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering reliable, scalable, and secure platforms, this role is perfect for you. Role Overview This strategic role has been created to enhance the organisation's automation and operational capabilities amid expanding digital initiatives. As a key member of the team, you will influence technical decisions and contribute to the organisation's digital transformation by implementing best practices and ensuring resilient delivery pipelines. Key Responsibilities Manage and optimise cloud-native infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters and containerised environments. Design, implement, and refine continuous integration and delivery pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm, or similar technologies. Drive automation initiatives for environment provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system reliability and security. Support incident investigations and contribute to observability strategies involving metrics, logs, and tracing. Lead or contribute to architectural discussions around system scalability, security, and best practices. Essential Skills & Qualifications Proven expertise with cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes, including deployments, networking, and operator management. Extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, including IaC, environment parity, and automation strategies. Proficiency in Scripting languages such as Python for automation and tooling. Demonstrable experience with system monitoring and observability platforms. Solid understanding of security automation practices and experience working with modern infrastructure patterns. Active SC clearance (Security Check) is mandatory for this role. Excellent documentation skills with a focus on clarity and maintainability. Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable engaging in technical discussions and contributing to team goals. Desirable Skills & Additional Experience Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux. Familiarity with SRE practices, including SLIs and SLOs. Knowledge of event-driven architectures or message brokers. Experience with security automation and DevSecOps frameworks. Understanding of on-premises versus cloud infrastructure models. Why Join Our Client? Our Client is dedicated to innovation, professional development, and fostering a positive work environment. They offer challenging projects, opportunities to grow your skill set, and a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation impacting vital infrastructures and technology landscapes. Next Steps If you are a highly skilled DevOps professional meeting the criteria outlined above and eager to take on a pivotal role, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience, and we will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further. Note: This position requires active SC clearance. Only candidates with valid security clearance or the ability to obtain it will be considered. Let me know if you'd like any adjustments or additional information included.
Senior Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to 88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Digital HR SaaS/COTS solution Manage the full project lifecycle including RFP, supplier selection, implementation, go-live, hypercare and transition to BAU Create and maintain project plans, governance, reporting, risk, and budget controls Coordinate cross-functional teams, including HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Technical stakeholders Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators to ensure delivery against milestones and quality standards Support contract mobilisation and ensure compliance with governance, architecture, and security frameworks Drive issue resolution, dependency management, and stakeholder communication at the senior level Work closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure business and technical alignment Lead PI Planning activities and support operational readiness and service transition Required Experience Proven experience delivering HR SaaS / Digital HR transformation projects Delivered multiple HR implementations from RFP through to live operation Strong experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners Experience working within complex or regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and governance experience Agile / Hybrid delivery methodology experience Experience with Azure DevOps and assurance/security frameworks Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jul 06, 2026
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Senior Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to 88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Digital HR SaaS/COTS solution Manage the full project lifecycle including RFP, supplier selection, implementation, go-live, hypercare and transition to BAU Create and maintain project plans, governance, reporting, risk, and budget controls Coordinate cross-functional teams, including HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Technical stakeholders Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators to ensure delivery against milestones and quality standards Support contract mobilisation and ensure compliance with governance, architecture, and security frameworks Drive issue resolution, dependency management, and stakeholder communication at the senior level Work closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure business and technical alignment Lead PI Planning activities and support operational readiness and service transition Required Experience Proven experience delivering HR SaaS / Digital HR transformation projects Delivered multiple HR implementations from RFP through to live operation Strong experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners Experience working within complex or regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and governance experience Agile / Hybrid delivery methodology experience Experience with Azure DevOps and assurance/security frameworks Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Role: Software engineering specialist Location: London (Alternatives that will also be accepted Cheltenham, Ipswich, or Manchester) Contract: 6 Months Day rate: 605 Inside IR35 Clearance: DV Clearance required due to nature of the project About the Role You'll work in a software-defined, CI/CD-driven environment, where infrastructure, security, and deployment are all managed as code. Our teams move fast, take ownership end-to-end, and continuously improve how we build and run platforms. What You'll Do Build and evolve automated platform capabilities for development, testing, and deployment Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable delivery Embed Infrastructure-as-Code and eliminate manual processes Integrate security into engineering workflows (secure by design) Support teams with tools, standards, and best practices Improve automation, performance, and developer experience Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations Monitor and enhance platform reliability and performance What We're Looking For Experience in CI/CD-driven, cloud-based environments Strong focus on automation and continuous improvement Good collaboration and problem-solving skills Technical Experience (some of): Programming/scripting (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.) CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins) IaC (Terraform, Ansible) Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Git/source control & DevOps practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 05, 2026
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Role: Software engineering specialist Location: London (Alternatives that will also be accepted Cheltenham, Ipswich, or Manchester) Contract: 6 Months Day rate: 605 Inside IR35 Clearance: DV Clearance required due to nature of the project About the Role You'll work in a software-defined, CI/CD-driven environment, where infrastructure, security, and deployment are all managed as code. Our teams move fast, take ownership end-to-end, and continuously improve how we build and run platforms. What You'll Do Build and evolve automated platform capabilities for development, testing, and deployment Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable delivery Embed Infrastructure-as-Code and eliminate manual processes Integrate security into engineering workflows (secure by design) Support teams with tools, standards, and best practices Improve automation, performance, and developer experience Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations Monitor and enhance platform reliability and performance What We're Looking For Experience in CI/CD-driven, cloud-based environments Strong focus on automation and continuous improvement Good collaboration and problem-solving skills Technical Experience (some of): Programming/scripting (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.) CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins) IaC (Terraform, Ansible) Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Git/source control & DevOps practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Cloud DevOps/Platform Engineer (GCP) Location: Corsham (1 day per week onsite) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are delivering a major secure government cloud transformation and are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a highly secure private cloud platform. This is a hands-on engineering role within a secure, air-gapped environment where automation, resilience, security, and reliability are fundamental. You'll play a key role in building cloud infrastructure from the ground up while working with modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies. Key Responsibilities Build, deploy, and operate infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Design, implement, and support Kubernetes (GKE) platforms in secure environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tooling. Engineer solutions for highly secure, disconnected (air-gapped) environments. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability to support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. Improve platform resilience, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Work closely with engineering and security teams to deliver robust cloud infrastructure aligned with government security standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience as a Cloud DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineer. Proven expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE) - essential. Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, container security, and platform automation. Experience working within secure, regulated, or government environments. Comfortable working in air-gapped or disconnected infrastructure environments. Strong troubleshooting, automation, and operational support skills. Desirable Experience Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) experience. FinOps or cloud cost optimisation expertise. Google Cloud certifications. Experience using AI-assisted operational tooling. Existing DV Clearance. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance is mandatory. Ability to attend the Corsham office one day per week. Eligibility to work in the UK. Salary & Benefits £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on a high-profile government cloud transformation programme. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native technologies in one of the UK's most secure technical environments. Long-term career development within a growing cloud engineering practice.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Cloud DevOps/Platform Engineer (GCP) Location: Corsham (1 day per week onsite) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are delivering a major secure government cloud transformation and are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a highly secure private cloud platform. This is a hands-on engineering role within a secure, air-gapped environment where automation, resilience, security, and reliability are fundamental. You'll play a key role in building cloud infrastructure from the ground up while working with modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies. Key Responsibilities Build, deploy, and operate infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Design, implement, and support Kubernetes (GKE) platforms in secure environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tooling. Engineer solutions for highly secure, disconnected (air-gapped) environments. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability to support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. Improve platform resilience, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Work closely with engineering and security teams to deliver robust cloud infrastructure aligned with government security standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience as a Cloud DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineer. Proven expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE) - essential. Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, container security, and platform automation. Experience working within secure, regulated, or government environments. Comfortable working in air-gapped or disconnected infrastructure environments. Strong troubleshooting, automation, and operational support skills. Desirable Experience Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) experience. FinOps or cloud cost optimisation expertise. Google Cloud certifications. Experience using AI-assisted operational tooling. Existing DV Clearance. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance is mandatory. Ability to attend the Corsham office one day per week. Eligibility to work in the UK. Salary & Benefits £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on a high-profile government cloud transformation programme. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native technologies in one of the UK's most secure technical environments. Long-term career development within a growing cloud engineering practice.
We are seeking an experienced DV cleared Cyber Security Architect to support a high-profile Defence technology programme delivering secure cloud, AI/ML, and DevSecOps capabilities within highly classified environments. This role will be responsible for defining security architecture, managing risk and assurance activities, and ensuring secure-by-design principles are Embedded throughout the development life cycle. Key Skills & Experience Security Architecture and Secure-by-Design Principles Threat Modelling, Risk Assessment and Security Assurance DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD Pipelines Cloud Security (AWS, Azure or Hybrid Environments) Identity & Access Management (IAM) Kubernetes, Docker and Container Security Security Controls for AI/ML Platforms and Data Flows Cross-Domain Security and Secure Information Exchange Security Governance, Accreditation and Compliance Experience working within Defence, National Security or Highly Secure Environments Responsibilities Define and govern security architecture across cloud, DevSecOps, and AI/ML platforms. Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments, and architecture reviews. Develop security patterns, standards, and controls for secure solution delivery. Support accreditation, assurance, and compliance activities. Provide security guidance to engineering, DevOps, and platform teams. Drive adoption of DevSecOps and security automation best practices. Engage with technical and senior stakeholders to communicate security risks and recommendations. Support secure multinational collaboration and data-sharing initiatives. Requirements Active DV Clearance. Proven experience as a Security Architect within Defence, Government, National Security, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of secure cloud architectures, DevSecOps, and modern security frameworks
Jul 03, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced DV cleared Cyber Security Architect to support a high-profile Defence technology programme delivering secure cloud, AI/ML, and DevSecOps capabilities within highly classified environments. This role will be responsible for defining security architecture, managing risk and assurance activities, and ensuring secure-by-design principles are Embedded throughout the development life cycle. Key Skills & Experience Security Architecture and Secure-by-Design Principles Threat Modelling, Risk Assessment and Security Assurance DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD Pipelines Cloud Security (AWS, Azure or Hybrid Environments) Identity & Access Management (IAM) Kubernetes, Docker and Container Security Security Controls for AI/ML Platforms and Data Flows Cross-Domain Security and Secure Information Exchange Security Governance, Accreditation and Compliance Experience working within Defence, National Security or Highly Secure Environments Responsibilities Define and govern security architecture across cloud, DevSecOps, and AI/ML platforms. Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments, and architecture reviews. Develop security patterns, standards, and controls for secure solution delivery. Support accreditation, assurance, and compliance activities. Provide security guidance to engineering, DevOps, and platform teams. Drive adoption of DevSecOps and security automation best practices. Engage with technical and senior stakeholders to communicate security risks and recommendations. Support secure multinational collaboration and data-sharing initiatives. Requirements Active DV Clearance. Proven experience as a Security Architect within Defence, Government, National Security, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of secure cloud architectures, DevSecOps, and modern security frameworks
Security Clearance: All candidates must already hold DV and eligible for eDV Copello have partnered with a leading Defence client in their search for a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role you will be deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas. Skills and Experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure) Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines; Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents Experience in scripting languages and source control Responsibilities Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understand the needs of project stakeholders Automate and improve development and release processes Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Security Clearance: All candidates must already hold DV and eligible for eDV Copello have partnered with a leading Defence client in their search for a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role you will be deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas. Skills and Experience Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure) Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines; Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents Experience in scripting languages and source control Responsibilities Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understand the needs of project stakeholders Automate and improve development and release processes Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended