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DevOps Engineer Outside IR35 6 months initially - Likely extension Hybrid - 3/4 days Portsmouth £480 p/d SR2 is supporting a high-priority programme seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a secure engineering environment. This role is suited to someone with deep Kubernetes expertise, strong CI/CD capability, and proven experience delivering within security-sensitive settings. The Role You'll be Embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for designing, deploying, and operating containerised platforms in highly regulated environments. The work demands strong hands-on capability across Kubernetes, secure DevOps tooling, and automation alongside the ability to collaborate across organisational boundaries and influence technical direction. This role requires an active SC clearance. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC clearance (required pre-start). Kubernetes expertise (3+ years) - design, deployment and operations at scale. Hands-on experience with VMware Tanzu or Red Hat OpenShift. Strong proficiency in CI/CD tooling: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Tekton. Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Helm, Ansible. Scripting: Bash and Python. Experience working in air-gapped environments and with secure supply-chain practices Proven ability to work across complex organisational structures and external teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Exposure to multiple Kubernetes distributions. Experience with Azure or AWS in regulated environments. Strong GitOps capability (ArgoCD, Flux). Observability tooling: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK/EFK. Service mesh technologies: Istio, Linkerd. Experience with containerised services: Postgres, Redis, Kafka, Keycloak. Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement capability. Ability to influence without authority and work seamlessly across team boundaries. Pragmatic problem-solver with both tactical and strategic awareness. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving, and highly regulated environments.

Lead Frontend Developer | Remote | £75,000-£80,000 | We're supporting a long standing client of ours, a mission-driven FinTech who continue with their digital evolution and we're looking for a Lead Frontend Developer who wants to make a real impact. This is your chance to take full ownership of a customer-facing web experience used by thousands of people building better financial futures. You'll set the direction for the Front End stack, mentor a team of talented engineers, elevate the design system, and craft fast, accessible and beautiful user journeys that make finance feel simple. If you love autonomy, clean design, technical leadership and solving problems that genuinely help people you'll thrive here. What You'll Be Doing Own the entire Front End stack across all customer journeys Lead and mentor developers, raising the bar on engineering quality Evolve a modern, scalable component library & design system Turn ideas into polished, production-ready UI with the design team Champion performance, accessibility, responsive design & Front End architecture Partner with Back End and product teams to ship seamless, integrated features Drive continuous improvements that make the platform faster, cleaner and more delightful to use About You: Has deep experience with modern Front End frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.) Has built scalable, reliable, production-grade interfaces Enjoys leading, mentoring and supporting a growing team Works comfortably with design systems, component libraries and API integrations Cares deeply about performance, accessibility and creating standout user experiences Thrives in collaborative, product-focused engineering environments This is a genuinely exciting chance to lead the future of a modern FinTech Front End with the space to influence, innovate, and see your work make a real difference.

Lead Software Developer | Swindon | Hybrid | £75,000 - £85,000 | SR2 are supporting an organisation on an exciting transformation journey, who are now looking for a Lead Software Developer to help shape the future of their digital platforms. This hands-on technical leadership role combines development, architecture, and mentoring, supporting our transition toward cloud-native, scalable systems. The Role Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications. Set engineering standards, conduct code reviews, and guide architectural decisions. Modernise Legacy systems and champion CI/CD, automation, and cloud technologies. Develop and optimise applications, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Mentor developers and support agile delivery across cross-functional teams. About You Experienced Senior/Lead Developer in a multi-system environment. Experience of delivering solutions with agile teams from a collaborative perspective Strong background in cloud-based development (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks (eg, C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python). Experience in technical leadership Skilled in API development, Front End and Back End engineering, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Technical Knowledge Modern Front End (React, Angular, Vue, Blazor) and Back End (eg, .NET Core, Node.js) frameworks. Cloud and DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong understanding of architecture, design patterns, SQL/NoSQL, and security best practices. Apply now and take the next step in your technical leadership career!

Lead Software Engineer | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London About the Role SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who've recently secured several major public sector projects, and they're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to help design, build, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions across their portfolio. You'll work hands-on across both Front End and Back End technologies, contributing to enterprise-scale software that has a tangible public impact. Collaborating closely with Engineers, Delivery managers, and stakeholders, you'll ensure solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident engaging with both technical and non-technical teams. Key Requirements: Strong experience developing complex, enterprise-level solutions Excellent Back End skills with Java or .NET Confident with Front End technologies such as React or Angular Proven experience working in the public sector (essential) Strong understanding of DevOps principles and best practices Excellent communicator and able to collaborate across teams and disciplines Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and highly collaborative Line management experience Nice to Have: Experience delivering Agile projects in enterprise or regulated environments Background in consultancy or client-facing project delivery The Details Hybrid - (3 days on-site in the Manchester area or London) Lucrative benefits and bonus package Why Apply? You'll be joining a fast-growing consultancy that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration - giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are built and delivered across the public sector. If you're a Senior or Lead Software Engineer who loves working across modern technologies, delivering impactful solutions, and helping shape engineering best practice, apply now!

Senior Cyber Security Consultant/Senior OT Consultant Location: Sheffield Working Pattern: Hybrid - up to 3 days a week onsite Clearance: DV Clearance Essential Employment Type: Permanent or Contract Salary (perm): £75,000 - £85,000 Day rate (contract): £600-£750 IR35 status: Inside About the Organisation A leading defence and national security organisation is seeking a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Consultant/Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support a major new facility build within the defence nuclear sector. You'll join a small cyber/OT team with Principals and Junior Consultants. The role exists to take workload from Principal Consultants while also mentoring juniors and delivering hands-on technical work. Key Responsibilities Lead OT cyber security deliverables on a major nuclear/defence programme. Conduct OT security risk assessments on equipment, systems and industrial environments. Coordinate with project teams and vendors to gather technical information and validate system details. Deliver security compliance activities and technical implementation aligned to standards such as IEC 62443. Produce security documentation, risk records and technical guidance. Mentor junior consultants and support quality assurance across their work. Contribute to secure design, architecture and control implementation in OT/ICS environments. Essential Experience You must have Active DV clearance - we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it Strong Operational Technology (OT) cyber security background Practical experience delivering components of IEC 62443 (certificate not necessary) Experience with risk assessments, threat analysis and security control implementation Ability to engage with vendors and engineering teams to source and verify technical information Experience working in highly regulated or critical national infrastructure environments Comfortable mentoring junior team members Desirable Experience Defence, nuclear or wider CNI sector experience Knowledge of NCSC, NIST CSF, or ISO 27001 Understanding of ICS/SCADA, PLCs, and industrial protocols Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will reach out to potential candidates regarding next steps.

MOVEit Administrator MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote We are seeking an experienced MOVEit Administrator to join a critical project on a 6-month contract. You'll be responsible for managing and optimising MOVEit Transfer and Automation solutions, enforcing secure file transfer policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Required Strong experience administering MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Automation. Proven knowledge of secure file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS). Experience with encryption technologies such as PGP. Hands-on experience with automation, REST APIs, and Scripting. Familiarity with GDPR and compliance requirements. Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and support skills. Document MOVEit standards, best practice and workflows. Consistently maintain detailed documentation for troubleshooting and system configurations Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, DevOps, and development, to deploy and integrate MOVEit solutions with other applications and systems. Contract Details 6 months Fully Remote Day Rate: £300 Inside IR35 ASAP Start 2-Stage Interview Process Please apply now or contact me directly if this role looks like a good fit. From there I'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. MOVEit/Secure File Transfer/MOVEit Transfer/MOVEit Automation/6 months/Full-Remote

SC Cleared Python Developer C/C++ | Data Processing | Kubernetes | Sonar Systems | Hybrid (Southamptom) SR2 is partnered with an industry leading consultancy on the Defence programme, supporting critical Defence innovation, and we're looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join the team. This role will focus on developing robust, production-grade APIs, building data pipelines, and delivering software applications into secure containerised environments. You'll work closely with scientists, engineers, and domain experts to ensure sonar data is processed, shared, and operationally ready. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop APIs for data streaming across multiple protocols (HTTP RPC, WebSockets, TCP, UDP) using JSON/Protobuf Support engineers and scientists in adopting and using APIs effectively Build and maintain data processing pipelines in collaboration with domain experts Review and contribute to codebases across Python and C++ Create and maintain unit and integration tests for reliability and quality Deliver applications into container orchestration systems like Kubernetes Document design decisions and ensure knowledge sharing across teams Solve complex technical challenges across multi-technology environments Skills & Experience Required: Strong background in software engineering and data management principles Proven expertise with Python and a strongly-typed language (C/C++) Extensive experience designing and deploying production-grade APIs Hands-on experience delivering operational software into live environments Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerisation workflows Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, especially in multi-team projects Commitment to software quality, best practices, and technical documentation The Details: 6 months Rate: £500 p/d Location: Hybrid, Southampton 1-2 days per week Start: ASAP

Service Designer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Rate: Circa £450/day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (UK-based only) Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3 - 6 months initially Clearance Required: Active SC clearance Sector Experience Required: Must have recent HMRC project experience We're supporting a consultancy partner on a major HMRC-aligned public sector programme and are looking for an experienced Service Designer to join the team. This role is Embedded in a multi-disciplinary agile team delivering to GDS standards. Key responsibilities: Leading service design activities across the full life cycle Mapping user journeys, identifying pain points, and improving end-to-end experiences Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to ensure services meet user needs Collaborating with researchers, content designers, interaction designers, and product teams Producing artefacts such as service blueprints, journey maps, and prototypes Supporting service assessments and aligning with GDS service standard requirements Skills & experience required: Active SC Clearance Strong public sector digital experience, particularly within HMRC Deep understanding of service design principles in government Experience delivering within agile teams Ability to confidently engage stakeholders and contribute to strategic direction If you're a seasoned Service Designer with HMRC experience and active SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will take place this week - apply now to be considered.

Cloud Developer - SC Cleared - AWS SR2 is looking for a Cloud Developer for a high-profile government project underway. This role will support a new project for a leading consulting client of ours working within the public sector space. Experience required: SC cleared IAC CircleCI Python or NodeJS AWS Serverless Event Streaming This is an urgent role looking to start ASAP with interviews happening w/c 6th January.

Software Engineer - Full Stack - Java/Scala SR2 are delighted to help grow a new Scala Software Engineering team with a Public Sector body with this Full Stack Software Engineer position for somebody well versed in Scala, Java and JavaScript. You will be working as part of a new Agile team on a greenfield scalable solution helping make the lives of UK citizens easier. You should have demonstrable experience of building responsive full stack systems with Java, Scala and JavaScript (React is the framework being utilised). Skills: Scala JavaScript (React) Java SQL AWS Continuous Integration RESTful APIs This will be a 2 stage interview process with an initial 6 month contract offered outside of IR35 and day rate of up to £650 p/d. There is long term potential on this new piece of work also so a very good opportunity for a Scala engineer to find their next long term engagement. Please apply or get in touch with Jack at SR2 for further details.

Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35 | Remote SR2 are working with a highly reputable consultancy to scale teams for public sector projects. The public sector projects are for interesting workstreams across Alpha and beta phases. We are looking for Interaction Designers that are available to start throughout January/Feb. We have contracts which are outside and inside IR35 with circa £450-500/day and £550/day, respectively. Contract lengths are mostly 6 months. At the moment we are focusing on projects across NHS digital, Test and Trace, DFE, HMPPS and UKHSA, therefore we are looking for people with solid GDS experience and who have worked in agile teams. Interviews will happen over the coming weeks with start dates ASAP. Interaction Designer | Public Sector | Inside & Outside IR35

Senior Business Analyst | GDS | Product Outside IR35 | Remote | 6 months | £475-525 per day SR2 are recruiting for a contract Senior BA/Product Consultant to join a consultancy who are working on a secure Government programme. You will need to be eligible for SC Clearance in order to apply. This is a hybrid BA/Product role and will require someone who has experience across both disciplines. Candidates should have hands on BA experience working in an agile digital delivery team owning the user story process alongside product management skills across scope management, MVP and prioritisation. This is a long-term rolling contract outside of IR35. Experience required: 5 years + BA experience Product Management experience Exposure to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards Strong Agile experience Background in consulting Excellent stakeholder management skills This is an excellent chance to join a long-term digital transformation programme within UK government.