About Us Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors. Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery life cycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI. About You You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. Role Overview As a Senior Security Advisor, you will serve as the strategic and technical cyber security authority across our public sector cloud transformation initiatives. You will work closely with the team to embed security-by-design. You will ensure that all digital services and Azure infrastructure meet stringent public sector cyber security baselines, maintain regulatory compliance, and remain resilient against evolving threat landscapes. Key Responsibilities 1. Security Architecture & Azure Governance Secure Cloud Design: Provide expert security consultancy and design patterns for Microsoft Azure infrastructure, workloads, and SaaS applications (including Enterprise Scale Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke topologies, and Microsegmentation). Policy Enforcement & Guardrails: Define and enforce cloud security baselines, RBAC structures, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and automated guardrails using Azure Policy and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Zero Trust Strategy: Drive the continuous adoption of Zero Trust architecture principles across identity (Microsoft Entra ID), network segmentation, endpoint management, and data handling. 2. Public Sector Compliance, Governance & Assurance Standards Alignment: Align organizational posture with national public sector standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), GovAssure, ISO 27001, and HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF). Risk & Threat Modeling: Lead threat modelling exercises (STRIDE) and cyber risk assessments for new digital public services, presenting clear risk posture metrics to executive and non-technical leadership. Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk: Evaluate risk across suppliers, third-party software, and public sector inter-agency integrations. 3. Cyber Operations & Threat Defense Oversight SIEM & SOC Alignment: Work alongside SOC/SecOps teams to optimize Microsoft Sentinel (KQL analytics rules, automation playbooks, and log telemetry) to maintain high-signal threat detection. Incident Response Escalation: Serve as a subject matter expert for major cyber incident investigations, threat hunting, and post-incident reviews. Vulnerability & Posture Management: Monitor and drive remediation of high-severity vulnerabilities and security recommendations surfaced via Microsoft Defender and Azure Advisor. 4. Culture & Advisory Leadership Security Engagement: Foster a security-first culture across multi-disciplinary agile delivery teams, technical developers, and non-technical delivery managers. Stakeholder Management: Translate complex Azure security concepts into actionable risk decisions for Senior Information Risk Owners (SIRO), Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), and program directors. Person Specification Essential Experience & Technical Skills Azure Cloud Security: Deep hands-on experience in securing Microsoft Azure cloud environments (Entra ID, PIM, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Key Vaults). Public Sector Frameworks: Strong understanding of public sector cyber standards (NCSC CAF, GovAssure, NIS Regulations, HMG Security Policy Framework, or ISO 27001). Identity & Access Management: Expertise in modern IAM architecture, Conditional Access Policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and zero-trust perimeter design. Threat Modeling & Assessment: Proven experience conducting technical risk assessments, threat modelling, and defining security controls for complex systems. Stakeholder Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical architects, software engineers, and executive leadership. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security scanning for Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), classification, and records management in public sector contexts. Experience working within central/local government, NHS/healthcare, or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. Certifications & Qualifications Essential/Desirable Certifications Microsoft Azure Certifications: AZ-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Highly Desirable) SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (Desirable) Industry Security Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
About Us Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors. Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery life cycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI. About You You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. Role Overview As a Senior Security Advisor, you will serve as the strategic and technical cyber security authority across our public sector cloud transformation initiatives. You will work closely with the team to embed security-by-design. You will ensure that all digital services and Azure infrastructure meet stringent public sector cyber security baselines, maintain regulatory compliance, and remain resilient against evolving threat landscapes. Key Responsibilities 1. Security Architecture & Azure Governance Secure Cloud Design: Provide expert security consultancy and design patterns for Microsoft Azure infrastructure, workloads, and SaaS applications (including Enterprise Scale Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke topologies, and Microsegmentation). Policy Enforcement & Guardrails: Define and enforce cloud security baselines, RBAC structures, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and automated guardrails using Azure Policy and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Zero Trust Strategy: Drive the continuous adoption of Zero Trust architecture principles across identity (Microsoft Entra ID), network segmentation, endpoint management, and data handling. 2. Public Sector Compliance, Governance & Assurance Standards Alignment: Align organizational posture with national public sector standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), GovAssure, ISO 27001, and HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF). Risk & Threat Modeling: Lead threat modelling exercises (STRIDE) and cyber risk assessments for new digital public services, presenting clear risk posture metrics to executive and non-technical leadership. Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk: Evaluate risk across suppliers, third-party software, and public sector inter-agency integrations. 3. Cyber Operations & Threat Defense Oversight SIEM & SOC Alignment: Work alongside SOC/SecOps teams to optimize Microsoft Sentinel (KQL analytics rules, automation playbooks, and log telemetry) to maintain high-signal threat detection. Incident Response Escalation: Serve as a subject matter expert for major cyber incident investigations, threat hunting, and post-incident reviews. Vulnerability & Posture Management: Monitor and drive remediation of high-severity vulnerabilities and security recommendations surfaced via Microsoft Defender and Azure Advisor. 4. Culture & Advisory Leadership Security Engagement: Foster a security-first culture across multi-disciplinary agile delivery teams, technical developers, and non-technical delivery managers. Stakeholder Management: Translate complex Azure security concepts into actionable risk decisions for Senior Information Risk Owners (SIRO), Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), and program directors. Person Specification Essential Experience & Technical Skills Azure Cloud Security: Deep hands-on experience in securing Microsoft Azure cloud environments (Entra ID, PIM, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Key Vaults). Public Sector Frameworks: Strong understanding of public sector cyber standards (NCSC CAF, GovAssure, NIS Regulations, HMG Security Policy Framework, or ISO 27001). Identity & Access Management: Expertise in modern IAM architecture, Conditional Access Policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and zero-trust perimeter design. Threat Modeling & Assessment: Proven experience conducting technical risk assessments, threat modelling, and defining security controls for complex systems. Stakeholder Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical architects, software engineers, and executive leadership. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security scanning for Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), classification, and records management in public sector contexts. Experience working within central/local government, NHS/healthcare, or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. Certifications & Qualifications Essential/Desirable Certifications Microsoft Azure Certifications: AZ-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Highly Desirable) SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (Desirable) Industry Security Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Azure Integration Specialist - Remote Working - IR35 Determination not completed yet Must have an Active SC Clearance You will work closely with architects, developers, cloud engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient integration services using Azure Integration Services and modern DevOps practices. The position is ideal for an experienced Azure Integration Specialist with strong Azure expertise, hands-on Logic Apps experience, and a passion for cloud modernisation. Azure Integration Specialist Responsibilities Design, build, and support Azure integration solutions using Azure PaaS services. Support migration and modernisation from Azure IaaS-hosted services to Azure PaaS. Develop secure integrations between business applications, cloud platforms, databases, and third-party systems. Configure and support Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and API connectors. Troubleshoot integration issues, failed message processing, and end-to-end integration flows. Support testing, validation, and defect resolution throughout migration activities. Implement secure integration using Managed Identities, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and Azure Key Vault. Produce technical documentation including Low Level Designs (LLDs), interface specifications, operational procedures, and support documentation. Work closely with architects, testers, and cloud platform teams to deliver successful migration activities. Azure Integration Specialist Skills and Experience Active SC Clearance. Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. Strong experience with Azure Logic Apps. This is essential. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID. Experience producing and interpreting Low Level Designs (LLDs). Experience supporting testing, validation, and end-to-end integration activities. Strong experience designing and delivering integration solutions within Microsoft Azure. Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Web Apps, and Azure SQL Database. Experience migrating solutions from Azure IaaS to Azure PaaS. Strong understanding of API-led integration, messaging, publish/subscribe, and event-driven architecture. Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and secure application integration. Experience with Azure DevOps, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using ARM or Bicep. CI/CD experience is desirable but not essential. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
Azure Integration Specialist - Remote Working - IR35 Determination not completed yet Must have an Active SC Clearance You will work closely with architects, developers, cloud engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient integration services using Azure Integration Services and modern DevOps practices. The position is ideal for an experienced Azure Integration Specialist with strong Azure expertise, hands-on Logic Apps experience, and a passion for cloud modernisation. Azure Integration Specialist Responsibilities Design, build, and support Azure integration solutions using Azure PaaS services. Support migration and modernisation from Azure IaaS-hosted services to Azure PaaS. Develop secure integrations between business applications, cloud platforms, databases, and third-party systems. Configure and support Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and API connectors. Troubleshoot integration issues, failed message processing, and end-to-end integration flows. Support testing, validation, and defect resolution throughout migration activities. Implement secure integration using Managed Identities, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and Azure Key Vault. Produce technical documentation including Low Level Designs (LLDs), interface specifications, operational procedures, and support documentation. Work closely with architects, testers, and cloud platform teams to deliver successful migration activities. Azure Integration Specialist Skills and Experience Active SC Clearance. Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. Strong experience with Azure Logic Apps. This is essential. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID. Experience producing and interpreting Low Level Designs (LLDs). Experience supporting testing, validation, and end-to-end integration activities. Strong experience designing and delivering integration solutions within Microsoft Azure. Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Web Apps, and Azure SQL Database. Experience migrating solutions from Azure IaaS to Azure PaaS. Strong understanding of API-led integration, messaging, publish/subscribe, and event-driven architecture. Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and secure application integration. Experience with Azure DevOps, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using ARM or Bicep. CI/CD experience is desirable but not essential. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Lucid Support Services Ltd
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Job Title: SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - other UK tech hubs considered) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: £475 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We're seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a cross-functional cloud engineering team supporting large-scale, high-availability platforms within a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will have deep AWS knowledge, strong automation skills, and a proven track record delivering and supporting complex cloud-based systems. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using best practices for scalability, security, and performance. Implement and manage containerized workloads using ECS , Kubernetes , and Docker . Support SSO integrations across AWS services using SAML 2.0 and OIDC . Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts with Terraform and Ansible . Enhance monitoring, observability, and alerting using CloudWatch , Prometheus , Splunk , Grafana , and Zabbix . Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI , Jenkins , and GitHub Actions to automate deployment and testing processes. Support release management and live production troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and operations teams to drive best DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience AWS Expertise: Strong command of core AWS services (ECS, IAM, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, SNS, SQS). Networking: Advanced understanding of AWS Transit Gateway , VPC Endpoints , TCP/IP , HTTP/S , DNS , and TLS/SSL termination . Containerization: Experience with Docker , ECS , and Kubernetes (monitoring pods, handling deployments). SSO: Deep knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OIDC for AWS access unification. IaC & Configuration Management: Terraform , Ansible , Packer , Cloud-Init Scripting , Consul Template . CI/CD: Experience with GitLab CI/CD , Jenkins , Nexus , and general release automation. Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on with Splunk , Prometheus , Grafana , Zabbix , and Dynatrace . OS Expertise: Strong Linux/Unix background. Languages & Scripting: Must have Python and Shell Scripting (Bash, Groovy, Go desirable). Cloud Architecture: Broad AWS cloud design experience; VPC Lattice exposure desirable. Additional Information Role is inside IR35 , with working flexibility and hybrid arrangements (ideally Newcastle-based, but open to other UK tech hubs). Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience in a public sector or enterprise-scale environment advantageous. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - other UK tech hubs considered) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: £475 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We're seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a cross-functional cloud engineering team supporting large-scale, high-availability platforms within a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will have deep AWS knowledge, strong automation skills, and a proven track record delivering and supporting complex cloud-based systems. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using best practices for scalability, security, and performance. Implement and manage containerized workloads using ECS , Kubernetes , and Docker . Support SSO integrations across AWS services using SAML 2.0 and OIDC . Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts with Terraform and Ansible . Enhance monitoring, observability, and alerting using CloudWatch , Prometheus , Splunk , Grafana , and Zabbix . Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI , Jenkins , and GitHub Actions to automate deployment and testing processes. Support release management and live production troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and operations teams to drive best DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience AWS Expertise: Strong command of core AWS services (ECS, IAM, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, SNS, SQS). Networking: Advanced understanding of AWS Transit Gateway , VPC Endpoints , TCP/IP , HTTP/S , DNS , and TLS/SSL termination . Containerization: Experience with Docker , ECS , and Kubernetes (monitoring pods, handling deployments). SSO: Deep knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OIDC for AWS access unification. IaC & Configuration Management: Terraform , Ansible , Packer , Cloud-Init Scripting , Consul Template . CI/CD: Experience with GitLab CI/CD , Jenkins , Nexus , and general release automation. Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on with Splunk , Prometheus , Grafana , Zabbix , and Dynatrace . OS Expertise: Strong Linux/Unix background. Languages & Scripting: Must have Python and Shell Scripting (Bash, Groovy, Go desirable). Cloud Architecture: Broad AWS cloud design experience; VPC Lattice exposure desirable. Additional Information Role is inside IR35 , with working flexibility and hybrid arrangements (ideally Newcastle-based, but open to other UK tech hubs). Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience in a public sector or enterprise-scale environment advantageous. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
Flint UK Technology Services
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
Role: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid typically, 1-2 days a week on-site) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience Due to continued growth and the success of a market-leading AI-powered platform used across central government, our client is seeking an experienced Software QA Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of software products and services. This is a hands-on software quality assurance position, working closely with software engineering, data science, project management and technical leadership teams. You will be responsible for driving quality assurance activities across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring robust testing practices, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives are embedded into delivery. As the lead for software quality, you will act as the primary point of contact for QA-related matters across multiple concurrent projects, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions used by major UK Government departments. You will collaborate with development teams to define testing strategies, improve QA processes, oversee defect management and ensure solutions meet both customer and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to product and design reviews, support independent testing activities, analyse quality metrics, facilitate root cause investigations and help drive a culture of quality across the organisation. You will also work closely with stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with ISO standards, security requirements and best practice software engineering principles. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage software quality assurance activities across multiple projects and releases. Develop, implement and continuously improve QA processes, standards and testing methodologies. Work closely with Software Engineering, Data Science and Project teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC. Define and oversee test strategies, test plans, defect management and release quality controls. Act as the primary escalation point for software quality issues and ensure timely resolution. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities to address recurring defects and quality concerns. Participate in requirement, design and technical reviews to identify risks and quality improvements early. Review and approve software quality and technical documentation. Monitor QA metrics and provide reporting, insights and recommendations to improve product quality. Support independent testing and act as a witness during formal testing activities where required. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a strong quality-first culture. Support customer engagements, audits and compliance activities relating to quality, security and software delivery standards. Skills and Experience Required Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a Software Quality Assurance Manager, QA Lead or Senior Software QA role within a software development environment. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Experience developing and implementing software QA frameworks, processes and testing standards. Proven experience managing software quality across multiple concurrent projects. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect management and quality metrics. Experience working with development lifecycle tools such as Jira, GitLab or equivalent platforms. Experience conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventative actions. Ability to review technical documentation and provide quality-focused recommendations. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making capabilities. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Quality or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience. Currently hold SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience working within highly regulated, government, defence or public sector environments. Knowledge of quality and compliance frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001. Experience supporting software audits, accreditation or certification activities. Exposure to AI, machine learning, data analytics or data-driven software products. Familiarity with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. Personal Attributes Passionate about software quality and continuous improvement. Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving. Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and drive quality best practice. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced and evolving environments. Please note: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and be willing to undergo the clearance process if not already cleared. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Role: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid typically, 1-2 days a week on-site) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience Due to continued growth and the success of a market-leading AI-powered platform used across central government, our client is seeking an experienced Software QA Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of software products and services. This is a hands-on software quality assurance position, working closely with software engineering, data science, project management and technical leadership teams. You will be responsible for driving quality assurance activities across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring robust testing practices, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives are embedded into delivery. As the lead for software quality, you will act as the primary point of contact for QA-related matters across multiple concurrent projects, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions used by major UK Government departments. You will collaborate with development teams to define testing strategies, improve QA processes, oversee defect management and ensure solutions meet both customer and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to product and design reviews, support independent testing activities, analyse quality metrics, facilitate root cause investigations and help drive a culture of quality across the organisation. You will also work closely with stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with ISO standards, security requirements and best practice software engineering principles. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage software quality assurance activities across multiple projects and releases. Develop, implement and continuously improve QA processes, standards and testing methodologies. Work closely with Software Engineering, Data Science and Project teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC. Define and oversee test strategies, test plans, defect management and release quality controls. Act as the primary escalation point for software quality issues and ensure timely resolution. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities to address recurring defects and quality concerns. Participate in requirement, design and technical reviews to identify risks and quality improvements early. Review and approve software quality and technical documentation. Monitor QA metrics and provide reporting, insights and recommendations to improve product quality. Support independent testing and act as a witness during formal testing activities where required. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a strong quality-first culture. Support customer engagements, audits and compliance activities relating to quality, security and software delivery standards. Skills and Experience Required Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a Software Quality Assurance Manager, QA Lead or Senior Software QA role within a software development environment. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Experience developing and implementing software QA frameworks, processes and testing standards. Proven experience managing software quality across multiple concurrent projects. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect management and quality metrics. Experience working with development lifecycle tools such as Jira, GitLab or equivalent platforms. Experience conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective and preventative actions. Ability to review technical documentation and provide quality-focused recommendations. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making capabilities. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Quality or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience. Currently hold SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience working within highly regulated, government, defence or public sector environments. Knowledge of quality and compliance frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001. Experience supporting software audits, accreditation or certification activities. Exposure to AI, machine learning, data analytics or data-driven software products. Familiarity with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. Personal Attributes Passionate about software quality and continuous improvement. Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving. Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and drive quality best practice. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced and evolving environments. Please note: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and be willing to undergo the clearance process if not already cleared. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000 We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering innovative software for large-scale, mission critical programmes. This is an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges where you'll have genuine influence over architecture, engineering standards and the products you build. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing modern, scalable applications across the full technology stack. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and customers to build intuitive user experiences, resilient backend services and robust integrations with wider enterprise systems. This is a hands-on engineering position with real ownership, where you'll help define technical direction while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence. What You'll Be Doing Designing and building full stack applications from frontend through to backend and database Developing modern web applications using Angular, Java and SQL technologies Creating APIs and integrations with enterprise platforms and external systems Building secure, scalable and maintainable software with quality built in from day one Working with event-driven architectures and near real-time data where appropriate Improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability and engineering best practices Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Mentoring fellow engineers and contributing to a strong engineering culture Key Experience Required You'll be an experienced software engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving challenging technical problems. You'll ideally have experience with: Full stack software development in commercial environments Angular or another modern TypeScript frontend framework Java backend development SQL databases and API development System integration and enterprise application development CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices Software architecture and scalable system design Agile delivery and collaborative development practices Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: Enjoys working through ambiguity and solving complex problems Communicates confidently with both technical and business stakeholders Takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code Cares about user experience as much as technical quality Supports and mentors other engineers Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Candidates already holding active SC clearance are encouraged to apply. Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000 We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering innovative software for large-scale, mission critical programmes. This is an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges where you'll have genuine influence over architecture, engineering standards and the products you build. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing modern, scalable applications across the full technology stack. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and customers to build intuitive user experiences, resilient backend services and robust integrations with wider enterprise systems. This is a hands-on engineering position with real ownership, where you'll help define technical direction while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence. What You'll Be Doing Designing and building full stack applications from frontend through to backend and database Developing modern web applications using Angular, Java and SQL technologies Creating APIs and integrations with enterprise platforms and external systems Building secure, scalable and maintainable software with quality built in from day one Working with event-driven architectures and near real-time data where appropriate Improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability and engineering best practices Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Mentoring fellow engineers and contributing to a strong engineering culture Key Experience Required You'll be an experienced software engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving challenging technical problems. You'll ideally have experience with: Full stack software development in commercial environments Angular or another modern TypeScript frontend framework Java backend development SQL databases and API development System integration and enterprise application development CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps practices Software architecture and scalable system design Agile delivery and collaborative development practices Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: Enjoys working through ambiguity and solving complex problems Communicates confidently with both technical and business stakeholders Takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code Cares about user experience as much as technical quality Supports and mentors other engineers Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Candidates already holding active SC clearance are encouraged to apply. Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Warminster, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 90,000
Product Owner - Identity Platform - SC Cleared Join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering secure, user-centred identity and access capabilities for millions of users across the UK. Working as part of a high-performing agile delivery team, you'll take ownership of the product backlog and delivery roadmap, ensuring initiatives and epics are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to strategic goals. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Product Owner who enjoys shaping digital services from concept through to delivery, in a modern cloud-based and data-driven environment. Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and delivery-ready. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elaborate initiatives and epics into actionable work items. Prioritise competing requirements to maximise value delivery across multiple agile teams. Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives as part of the agile delivery cycle. Work with Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, and technical leads to maintain alignment between strategy and implementation. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies across delivery and leadership teams. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager on complex agile software government delivery projects. Active SC clearance. Confident managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations in fast-moving delivery settings. Excellent facilitation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with both business and technical teams. Experience working in cross-functional agile teams (engineering, QA, DevOps). Ideally certified in Scrum Product Ownership (CSPO/PSPO) or equivalent.
Jul 29, 2026
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Product Owner - Identity Platform - SC Cleared Join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering secure, user-centred identity and access capabilities for millions of users across the UK. Working as part of a high-performing agile delivery team, you'll take ownership of the product backlog and delivery roadmap, ensuring initiatives and epics are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to strategic goals. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Product Owner who enjoys shaping digital services from concept through to delivery, in a modern cloud-based and data-driven environment. Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and delivery-ready. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elaborate initiatives and epics into actionable work items. Prioritise competing requirements to maximise value delivery across multiple agile teams. Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives as part of the agile delivery cycle. Work with Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, and technical leads to maintain alignment between strategy and implementation. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies across delivery and leadership teams. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager on complex agile software government delivery projects. Active SC clearance. Confident managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations in fast-moving delivery settings. Excellent facilitation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with both business and technical teams. Experience working in cross-functional agile teams (engineering, QA, DevOps). Ideally certified in Scrum Product Ownership (CSPO/PSPO) or equivalent.
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared / DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + 5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration / DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of 5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared / DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + 5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration / DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of 5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000 We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, resilient, and scalable platforms across cloud and on-premise environments. This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical projects where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of technology supporting the Defence and National Security sector. Working alongside highly skilled engineers, architects and technical specialists, you'll help shape platform strategy, drive engineering best practices, and deliver robust infrastructure that enables modern software development at scale. What you'll be doing Designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable platform solutions across hybrid cloud environments. Developing and improving CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery. Implementing monitoring, observability and operational tooling to improve platform reliability. Working closely with Site Reliability Engineering and Operations teams to ensure high availability and resilience. Supporting incident response, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a technical mentor, promoting engineering standards and best practice across the team. Collaborating with architects, engineers and stakeholders to evolve platform capabilities and adopt emerging technologies. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience in: Platform Engineering, DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering. Kubernetes and containerised platforms. Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure or GCP. Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. CI/CD tooling and automation. Platform security, operational tooling and governance. Delivering complex solutions within secure or regulated environments. Experience within Defence, National Security or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous but isn't essential. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC), with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV). Some international travel may occasionally be required. Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000 We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, resilient, and scalable platforms across cloud and on-premise environments. This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical projects where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of technology supporting the Defence and National Security sector. Working alongside highly skilled engineers, architects and technical specialists, you'll help shape platform strategy, drive engineering best practices, and deliver robust infrastructure that enables modern software development at scale. What you'll be doing Designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable platform solutions across hybrid cloud environments. Developing and improving CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery. Implementing monitoring, observability and operational tooling to improve platform reliability. Working closely with Site Reliability Engineering and Operations teams to ensure high availability and resilience. Supporting incident response, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a technical mentor, promoting engineering standards and best practice across the team. Collaborating with architects, engineers and stakeholders to evolve platform capabilities and adopt emerging technologies. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience in: Platform Engineering, DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering. Kubernetes and containerised platforms. Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure or GCP. Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. CI/CD tooling and automation. Platform security, operational tooling and governance. Delivering complex solutions within secure or regulated environments. Experience within Defence, National Security or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous but isn't essential. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC), with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV). Some international travel may occasionally be required. Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000
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 28, 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 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 28, 2026
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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 AWS Technical Architect 700 per day OUTSIDE IR35 3 Weeks Fully Remote Role Overview TXP is seeking an SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect to provide independent technical assurance of a live service. The role will focus on reviewing architecture, engineering practices, operational readiness, security and service resilience, producing clear findings and recommendations for our stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Review the existing AWS architecture and service design. Assess scalability, resilience, security and maintainability. Evaluate engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, testing and documentation. Identify technical risks, debt and operational issues. Conduct independent assurance and challenge supplier evidence. Produce assurance reports and prioritised recommendations. Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders. Essential Skills Active SC Clearance. AWS architecture expertise (EKS, MSK/Kafka, RDS PostgreSQL, ElastiCache/Redis, S3, ECR, CloudFront, WAF, KMS, SSM Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, IAM/IRSA, Terraform/Terragrunt IaC). Experience reviewing live production systems. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and operational support models. Technical assurance, architecture review or audit experience. Public sector and GDS service assessment experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills. Ideal Candidate A Principal/Lead Architect with experience independently assessing cloud-based government services, identifying risks and providing pragmatic recommendations to support service maturity and long-term sustainability.
Jul 28, 2026
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Senior AWS Technical Architect 700 per day OUTSIDE IR35 3 Weeks Fully Remote Role Overview TXP is seeking an SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect to provide independent technical assurance of a live service. The role will focus on reviewing architecture, engineering practices, operational readiness, security and service resilience, producing clear findings and recommendations for our stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Review the existing AWS architecture and service design. Assess scalability, resilience, security and maintainability. Evaluate engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, testing and documentation. Identify technical risks, debt and operational issues. Conduct independent assurance and challenge supplier evidence. Produce assurance reports and prioritised recommendations. Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders. Essential Skills Active SC Clearance. AWS architecture expertise (EKS, MSK/Kafka, RDS PostgreSQL, ElastiCache/Redis, S3, ECR, CloudFront, WAF, KMS, SSM Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, IAM/IRSA, Terraform/Terragrunt IaC). Experience reviewing live production systems. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and operational support models. Technical assurance, architecture review or audit experience. Public sector and GDS service assessment experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills. Ideal Candidate A Principal/Lead Architect with experience independently assessing cloud-based government services, identifying risks and providing pragmatic recommendations to support service maturity and long-term sustainability.
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared/DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + £5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell Scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration/DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere/ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared/DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + £5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell Scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration/DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere/ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Application Operations EngineerLocation: Exeter (1 day per week onsite) Contract: 12 Months Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35, subject to confirmation) Application Operations Engineer - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Application Operations Engineer to join a key public sector programme supporting the evolution of a critical forecasting platform used by Operational Meteorologists across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the OPV Vortex Support Team, supporting the rollout and ongoing operation of the Vortex platform, a modern solution that launched in 2025 and is set to replace Legacy forecasting systems. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage products within the Vortex platform. Develop and maintain product configurations using:Handlebars.js/Mustache.js for product template logic Typst for product output layouts Support the onboarding of new products by working closely with Product Managers, Service Delivery Managers and other stakeholders. Reconfigure and enhance products following onboarding activities. Manage incidents, problems and change requests through ServiceNow. Monitor and maintain application services to ensure reliability, availability and performance. Investigate and resolve application, service and operational issues. Contribute to testing activities, system verification and feedback processes. Support routine maintenance, administration and operational activities. Work collaboratively within the Vortex Support Team as the service continues to mature and expand. Essential Skills Experience Experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications or application services. Experience with Incident, Problem and Change Management processes. Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of issues through to resolution. Understanding of configuration management and maintaining secure environments. Experience supporting service availability and performance targets. Exposure to testing methodologies and executing test scripts. Desirable Skills Experience with Handlebars.js or Mustache.js templating. Exposure to Typst or similar document/layout generation technologies. Experience within operational support, DevOps, SRE or application support environments. If you are an SC Cleared Application Operations Engineer looking to support a high-profile, business-critical platform and contribute to the future of operational forecasting capabilities, wed love to hear from you. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Application Operations EngineerLocation: Exeter (1 day per week onsite) Contract: 12 Months Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35, subject to confirmation) Application Operations Engineer - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Application Operations Engineer to join a key public sector programme supporting the evolution of a critical forecasting platform used by Operational Meteorologists across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the OPV Vortex Support Team, supporting the rollout and ongoing operation of the Vortex platform, a modern solution that launched in 2025 and is set to replace Legacy forecasting systems. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage products within the Vortex platform. Develop and maintain product configurations using:Handlebars.js/Mustache.js for product template logic Typst for product output layouts Support the onboarding of new products by working closely with Product Managers, Service Delivery Managers and other stakeholders. Reconfigure and enhance products following onboarding activities. Manage incidents, problems and change requests through ServiceNow. Monitor and maintain application services to ensure reliability, availability and performance. Investigate and resolve application, service and operational issues. Contribute to testing activities, system verification and feedback processes. Support routine maintenance, administration and operational activities. Work collaboratively within the Vortex Support Team as the service continues to mature and expand. Essential Skills Experience Experience supporting and maintaining enterprise applications or application services. Experience with Incident, Problem and Change Management processes. Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of issues through to resolution. Understanding of configuration management and maintaining secure environments. Experience supporting service availability and performance targets. Exposure to testing methodologies and executing test scripts. Desirable Skills Experience with Handlebars.js or Mustache.js templating. Exposure to Typst or similar document/layout generation technologies. Experience within operational support, DevOps, SRE or application support environments. If you are an SC Cleared Application Operations Engineer looking to support a high-profile, business-critical platform and contribute to the future of operational forecasting capabilities, wed love to hear from you. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Leeds
Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Mulesoft Developer +6 months + +Remote working +SC cleared - must be eligible for clearance +Inside IR35 + 600 - 675 a day We're looking for an experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise integration solutions that connect Salesforce with critical business systems. Working alongside Enterprise Architects, Salesforce Developers, Engineers, DevOps teams and business stakeholders, you'll develop scalable, secure, and high-performing APIs and integrations using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. If you're passionate about integration, API-led connectivity, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As our MuleSoft Developer, you will: Design, develop and implement MuleSoft APIs, integrations and connectors to enable secure and efficient data exchange across enterprise systems. Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and internal and third-party applications. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, Salesforce developers and technology partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Troubleshoot, test and optimise integrations to ensure reliability, scalability and performance. Implement best practices around API security, governance, monitoring and data management. Produce high-quality technical documentation and participate in peer code reviews. Provide technical guidance and share knowledge across the wider technology team. Keep up to date with emerging MuleSoft, Salesforce and integration technologies to continually improve our integration capabilities. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience developing solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform . Strong hands-on experience designing APIs, building Mule flows and managing Mule runtime environments. Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications. Solid Java development skills. Strong understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, JSON, XML and data transformation. Experience implementing secure integration solutions using OAuth2, JWT, API gateways and encryption standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. If you'd like to discuss this Mulesoft Developer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Mulesoft Developer +6 months + +Remote working +SC cleared - must be eligible for clearance +Inside IR35 + 600 - 675 a day We're looking for an experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise integration solutions that connect Salesforce with critical business systems. Working alongside Enterprise Architects, Salesforce Developers, Engineers, DevOps teams and business stakeholders, you'll develop scalable, secure, and high-performing APIs and integrations using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. If you're passionate about integration, API-led connectivity, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As our MuleSoft Developer, you will: Design, develop and implement MuleSoft APIs, integrations and connectors to enable secure and efficient data exchange across enterprise systems. Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and internal and third-party applications. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, Salesforce developers and technology partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Troubleshoot, test and optimise integrations to ensure reliability, scalability and performance. Implement best practices around API security, governance, monitoring and data management. Produce high-quality technical documentation and participate in peer code reviews. Provide technical guidance and share knowledge across the wider technology team. Keep up to date with emerging MuleSoft, Salesforce and integration technologies to continually improve our integration capabilities. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience developing solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform . Strong hands-on experience designing APIs, building Mule flows and managing Mule runtime environments. Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications. Solid Java development skills. Strong understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, JSON, XML and data transformation. Experience implementing secure integration solutions using OAuth2, JWT, API gateways and encryption standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. If you'd like to discuss this Mulesoft Developer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Warwick, Warwickshire
Azure Devops architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite in Warwick. Rate - £400 - £500 p/d via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Azure Devops Architect on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Azure Platform Engineering Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and shared platform services. Develop and maintain Azure landing zones aligned with governance and security standards. Build scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud environments. Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, identity, and access controls. * Infrastructure as Code & Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform deployments. Create reusable modules and templates to standardize cloud deployments. Implement configuration management and infrastructure compliance checks. * DevOps & CI/CD Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions. Implement GitOps practices for platform and application deployment automation. Automate application, infrastructure, and container deployment processes. Support release management and environment provisioning activities. * Container & Kubernetes Platform Design, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Implement Kubernetes security, RBAC, networking, ingress, and monitoring solutions. Manage container registries (ACR), Helm charts, and Kubernetes workloads. Troubleshoot containerized applications and platform issues. Key Skills & Experience: * Mastery of Azure services, networking, and identity management (RBAC). * Expertise in Git branching strategies and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Strong background in bridging development teams and IT operations. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Jul 27, 2026
Contractor
Azure Devops architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite in Warwick. Rate - £400 - £500 p/d via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Azure Devops Architect on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Azure Platform Engineering Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and shared platform services. Develop and maintain Azure landing zones aligned with governance and security standards. Build scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud environments. Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, identity, and access controls. * Infrastructure as Code & Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform deployments. Create reusable modules and templates to standardize cloud deployments. Implement configuration management and infrastructure compliance checks. * DevOps & CI/CD Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions. Implement GitOps practices for platform and application deployment automation. Automate application, infrastructure, and container deployment processes. Support release management and environment provisioning activities. * Container & Kubernetes Platform Design, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Implement Kubernetes security, RBAC, networking, ingress, and monitoring solutions. Manage container registries (ACR), Helm charts, and Kubernetes workloads. Troubleshoot containerized applications and platform issues. Key Skills & Experience: * Mastery of Azure services, networking, and identity management (RBAC). * Expertise in Git branching strategies and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Strong background in bridging development teams and IT operations. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Senior Python Engineer | AWS | Terraform | SC Cleared | 12 months | Inside IR35 You'll join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for building, maintaining and improving a cloud-native platform that underpins the secure exchange of critical data. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on software quality, platform engineering and modern DevOps practices. Requirements: Strong commercial Python development experience. Experience building applications within AWS cloud environments. Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code experience. CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions preferred). Strong understanding of secure software development and modern engineering practices. Active transferable SC Clearance and Sole British National status are essential. Key responsibilities: Develop and maintain secure, production-grade Python applications. Build and improve cloud-native solutions within AWS. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar). Create and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Support platform reliability, observability and incident investigations. Work closely with engineering teams to improve security, automation and software Contract Details: Inside IR35 Long-term contract (12 months+) Hybrid - approximately 1 day per month in Leeds On-call rota (approximately 1 week in 6 once up to speed)
Jul 27, 2026
Contractor
Senior Python Engineer | AWS | Terraform | SC Cleared | 12 months | Inside IR35 You'll join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for building, maintaining and improving a cloud-native platform that underpins the secure exchange of critical data. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on software quality, platform engineering and modern DevOps practices. Requirements: Strong commercial Python development experience. Experience building applications within AWS cloud environments. Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code experience. CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions preferred). Strong understanding of secure software development and modern engineering practices. Active transferable SC Clearance and Sole British National status are essential. Key responsibilities: Develop and maintain secure, production-grade Python applications. Build and improve cloud-native solutions within AWS. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar). Create and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Support platform reliability, observability and incident investigations. Work closely with engineering teams to improve security, automation and software Contract Details: Inside IR35 Long-term contract (12 months+) Hybrid - approximately 1 day per month in Leeds On-call rota (approximately 1 week in 6 once up to speed)
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
