Join a leading digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in UK Defence. We're seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to support a high-impact project, leveraging cutting-edge cloud and container technologies. Tech Stack: AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform Nginx Linux administration Packer Collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence, etc) Requirements: Active SC Clearance Proven experience in cloud-native DevOps environments Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines Contract Details: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Inside IR35 Remote
09/01/2026
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Join a leading digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in UK Defence. We're seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to support a high-impact project, leveraging cutting-edge cloud and container technologies. Tech Stack: AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform Nginx Linux administration Packer Collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence, etc) Requirements: Active SC Clearance Proven experience in cloud-native DevOps environments Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines Contract Details: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Inside IR35 Remote
AWS DevOps Engineer - Contract (SC Cleared) Rate: £575 p/day Inside IR35 Duration: 4-5 months initially with high likelihood of extension Start: ASAP (pending clearance transfer) Location: Home-based with occasional London site visits Clearance: Active SC required Overview An opportunity for an experienced Principal AWS DevOps Engineer to lead the design and optimisation of large-scale cloud and DevOps environments within a secure, high-impact programme with the Home Office. Responsibilities Lead the design and automation of scalable AWS infrastructure Build and optimise enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines Provide technical leadership across DevOps best practices Influence architecture and drive continuous improvement Mentor engineers and support incident resolution Key Skills & Experience 10+ years AWS engineering across large, mission-critical platforms Strong IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK) Advanced CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline) Containers & orchestration (Docker, EKS/ECS) Linux/Windows, networking, monitoring & observability Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting Java-based platforms Nice to Have AWS certifications Chef/Puppet/Ansible Enterprise Cloud Landing Zone experience Summary A senior-level DevOps contract role offering strong rates, flexible working, and the chance to shape complex AWS environments - active SC clearance essential .
09/01/2026
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AWS DevOps Engineer - Contract (SC Cleared) Rate: £575 p/day Inside IR35 Duration: 4-5 months initially with high likelihood of extension Start: ASAP (pending clearance transfer) Location: Home-based with occasional London site visits Clearance: Active SC required Overview An opportunity for an experienced Principal AWS DevOps Engineer to lead the design and optimisation of large-scale cloud and DevOps environments within a secure, high-impact programme with the Home Office. Responsibilities Lead the design and automation of scalable AWS infrastructure Build and optimise enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines Provide technical leadership across DevOps best practices Influence architecture and drive continuous improvement Mentor engineers and support incident resolution Key Skills & Experience 10+ years AWS engineering across large, mission-critical platforms Strong IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK) Advanced CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline) Containers & orchestration (Docker, EKS/ECS) Linux/Windows, networking, monitoring & observability Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting Java-based platforms Nice to Have AWS certifications Chef/Puppet/Ansible Enterprise Cloud Landing Zone experience Summary A senior-level DevOps contract role offering strong rates, flexible working, and the chance to shape complex AWS environments - active SC clearance essential .
Hybrid - Telford (2 days per week on-site) £530 per day (PAYE only) 6-month contract Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a newly formed scrum team working on a large-scale, data-driven platform within a highly regulated public sector environment. This role focuses on developing and enhancing core data acquisition, ingestion, and risking services that support critical analytics and decision-making. The Role You'll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable data pipelines and integration services, consolidating multiple data sources into a unified, high-performance platform. The work supports complex analytical and BI workloads using modern data engineering, AWS , and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy data integration and transformation solutions Develop scalable data pipelines and services for analytics and BI platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions Contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery and continuous improvement Implement DevOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are met Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues Support and mentor junior engineers where required Key Skills & Experience Strong ETL experience with Pentaho and Talend Data virtualisation experience using Denodo SAS experience for data analytics and reporting Strong SQL and data modelling skills Hands-on AWS experience supporting data platforms and pipelines DevOps experience (eg Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes) Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies Strong communication and problem-solving skills Contract Details £530 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - Telford (2 days per week on-site) 6-month initial contract SC clearance required
09/01/2026
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Hybrid - Telford (2 days per week on-site) £530 per day (PAYE only) 6-month contract Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a newly formed scrum team working on a large-scale, data-driven platform within a highly regulated public sector environment. This role focuses on developing and enhancing core data acquisition, ingestion, and risking services that support critical analytics and decision-making. The Role You'll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable data pipelines and integration services, consolidating multiple data sources into a unified, high-performance platform. The work supports complex analytical and BI workloads using modern data engineering, AWS , and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy data integration and transformation solutions Develop scalable data pipelines and services for analytics and BI platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions Contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery and continuous improvement Implement DevOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are met Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues Support and mentor junior engineers where required Key Skills & Experience Strong ETL experience with Pentaho and Talend Data virtualisation experience using Denodo SAS experience for data analytics and reporting Strong SQL and data modelling skills Hands-on AWS experience supporting data platforms and pipelines DevOps experience (eg Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes) Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies Strong communication and problem-solving skills Contract Details £530 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - Telford (2 days per week on-site) 6-month initial contract SC clearance required
Job Title: SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Location: Nearest Client Office to your location Duration: 6-9 months Rate: Up to 465 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, reliable, and scalable digital services within a public sector environment. The role will work closely with software engineers, platform teams, security, and service management to embed DevOps practices, improve automation, and support modern cloud-based services in line with government standards and policies. Key Responsibilities DevOps & Engineering Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates Support containerised and platform services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Manage and improve system reliability, availability, and performance Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across environments Cloud & Platforms Support and operate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring alignment with public sector security standards Assist with cloud migration and modernisation initiatives Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Security & Compliance Embed DevSecOps principles, including secure build pipelines and automated security checks Ensure systems comply with government security policies (e.g. NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, ISO 27001) Support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams Collaborate with service management and operations teams to support live services Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and service quality Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure preferred) Experience with Infrastructure as Code Good knowledge of Linux-based systems Experience working in secure or regulated environments Familiarity with Agile delivery practices Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
08/01/2026
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Job Title: SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Location: Nearest Client Office to your location Duration: 6-9 months Rate: Up to 465 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, reliable, and scalable digital services within a public sector environment. The role will work closely with software engineers, platform teams, security, and service management to embed DevOps practices, improve automation, and support modern cloud-based services in line with government standards and policies. Key Responsibilities DevOps & Engineering Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates Support containerised and platform services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Manage and improve system reliability, availability, and performance Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across environments Cloud & Platforms Support and operate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring alignment with public sector security standards Assist with cloud migration and modernisation initiatives Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Security & Compliance Embed DevSecOps principles, including secure build pipelines and automated security checks Ensure systems comply with government security policies (e.g. NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, ISO 27001) Support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams Collaborate with service management and operations teams to support live services Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and service quality Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure preferred) Experience with Infrastructure as Code Good knowledge of Linux-based systems Experience working in secure or regulated environments Familiarity with Agile delivery practices Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
Contract DevOps Engineers (x5) - SC Cleared Location: Remote (occasional London travel - max 1 day/week) Rate: Up to 475/day Duration: 6 months (likely extension) IR35: Inside Clearance: SC Cleared required Deadline for CV submission: Monday 15th We're looking for five experienced DevOps Engineers to join a major transformation project. These roles are AWS-heavy and require a solid development background. You don't need to be a superstar-just strong, reliable, and experienced in the right tech stack. Tech Stack Cloud: AWS Messaging: Kafka Languages: Java, NodeJS Frameworks: Spring Boot/Data, React Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Frontend: Typescript / JavaScript Databases: Postgres Search: OpenSearch / ElasticSearch Testing: Playwright, Wiremock Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace Version Control: Git APIs: REST API Remote-first with minimal travel High-profile project Immediate start Interested? Send your CV today - deadline is Monday 15th . DM me or email directly for details.
08/01/2026
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Contract DevOps Engineers (x5) - SC Cleared Location: Remote (occasional London travel - max 1 day/week) Rate: Up to 475/day Duration: 6 months (likely extension) IR35: Inside Clearance: SC Cleared required Deadline for CV submission: Monday 15th We're looking for five experienced DevOps Engineers to join a major transformation project. These roles are AWS-heavy and require a solid development background. You don't need to be a superstar-just strong, reliable, and experienced in the right tech stack. Tech Stack Cloud: AWS Messaging: Kafka Languages: Java, NodeJS Frameworks: Spring Boot/Data, React Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Frontend: Typescript / JavaScript Databases: Postgres Search: OpenSearch / ElasticSearch Testing: Playwright, Wiremock Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace Version Control: Git APIs: REST API Remote-first with minimal travel High-profile project Immediate start Interested? Send your CV today - deadline is Monday 15th . DM me or email directly for details.
Ecs Resource Group Ltd
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
SC Cleared AWS Engineer Contract Location: Cheltenham or Manchester (3-4 days per week on-site) Rate: 600 p/day (Inside IR35) Duration: Ongoing contract We are recruiting for an international IT company looking for an experienced AWS Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-profile programme. This role is suited to someone who is hands-on, delivery-focused, and comfortable working in secure, complex environments. Key Responsibilities: Deliver secure, scalable AWS solutions across a major transformation programme Support design, build and optimisation activities within AWS Ensure infrastructure and platform services are aligned to best practice Troubleshoot, improve and maintain cloud environments in a fast-paced setting Required Experience: Strong hands-on AWS engineering experience Solid understanding of cloud security, networking and automation Terraform, CI/CD or modern DevOps tooling beneficial If you're available and would like to learn more, please contact (url removed) / (phone number removed) for more information. ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process
06/01/2026
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SC Cleared AWS Engineer Contract Location: Cheltenham or Manchester (3-4 days per week on-site) Rate: 600 p/day (Inside IR35) Duration: Ongoing contract We are recruiting for an international IT company looking for an experienced AWS Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-profile programme. This role is suited to someone who is hands-on, delivery-focused, and comfortable working in secure, complex environments. Key Responsibilities: Deliver secure, scalable AWS solutions across a major transformation programme Support design, build and optimisation activities within AWS Ensure infrastructure and platform services are aligned to best practice Troubleshoot, improve and maintain cloud environments in a fast-paced setting Required Experience: Strong hands-on AWS engineering experience Solid understanding of cloud security, networking and automation Terraform, CI/CD or modern DevOps tooling beneficial If you're available and would like to learn more, please contact (url removed) / (phone number removed) for more information. ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process
Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clerance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
01/01/2026
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Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clerance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
I am working with a consultancy feeding into a public sector end client who need an SC cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS) to join a contract till Febuary 2026. Inside IR35 SC cleared Remote Around 400 per day Start date - Immediate Contract till - 3rd Feb (possible extennsion) Skills: - AWS - Terraform - Spark - Python - Data engineering
30/12/2025
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I am working with a consultancy feeding into a public sector end client who need an SC cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS) to join a contract till Febuary 2026. Inside IR35 SC cleared Remote Around 400 per day Start date - Immediate Contract till - 3rd Feb (possible extennsion) Skills: - AWS - Terraform - Spark - Python - Data engineering
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
30/12/2025
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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
SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Initial 3-month Contract Role 2-3 days a week on-site in London 370 - 375, Inside IR35 We're recruiting on behalf of a Global Services Provider who are looking for an SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Terraform, and GitLab. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform Develop and manage solutions on AWS Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and reliable Monitor systems and applications, addressing performance and availability issues Support API integrations and deployments Strong experience with: Terraform AWS GitLab CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code Monitoring and security best practices Unix/Linux environments APIs Active SC Clearance (essential, candidates without this will not be considered) Further information available upon application. Please contract (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
22/12/2025
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SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Initial 3-month Contract Role 2-3 days a week on-site in London 370 - 375, Inside IR35 We're recruiting on behalf of a Global Services Provider who are looking for an SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Terraform, and GitLab. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform Develop and manage solutions on AWS Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and reliable Monitor systems and applications, addressing performance and availability issues Support API integrations and deployments Strong experience with: Terraform AWS GitLab CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code Monitoring and security best practices Unix/Linux environments APIs Active SC Clearance (essential, candidates without this will not be considered) Further information available upon application. Please contract (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) Rate: DOE (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Start: January 2026 Clearance: Active SC required Location: Remote with travel to London 1 day per month (not expensed) We are supporting a consultancy delivering a large-scale platform and modernisation programme and are looking for experienced DevOps Engineers to support teams moving microservices onto a new cloud platform. This is a hands-on role for engineers who are comfortable working end-to-end, from code through to production, and who enjoy supporting delivery teams through build, deployment and ongoing operations. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for production services Write and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Deploy and operate microservices in AWS environments Support delivery teams with deployments, releases and environment issues Implement monitoring, logging, metrics and alerting Troubleshoot pipeline failures, runtime issues and infrastructure problems Contribute to shared tooling, patterns and reusable templates Essential Experience Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience Proven experience building and owning CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred) Solid Terraform experience, including modules and multi-environment setups Good AWS experience, including IAM, networking and container services Experience supporting services in production environments Familiarity with observability tooling (e.g. CloudWatch, Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus) Active SC clearance
22/12/2025
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DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) Rate: DOE (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Start: January 2026 Clearance: Active SC required Location: Remote with travel to London 1 day per month (not expensed) We are supporting a consultancy delivering a large-scale platform and modernisation programme and are looking for experienced DevOps Engineers to support teams moving microservices onto a new cloud platform. This is a hands-on role for engineers who are comfortable working end-to-end, from code through to production, and who enjoy supporting delivery teams through build, deployment and ongoing operations. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for production services Write and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Deploy and operate microservices in AWS environments Support delivery teams with deployments, releases and environment issues Implement monitoring, logging, metrics and alerting Troubleshoot pipeline failures, runtime issues and infrastructure problems Contribute to shared tooling, patterns and reusable templates Essential Experience Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience Proven experience building and owning CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred) Solid Terraform experience, including modules and multi-environment setups Good AWS experience, including IAM, networking and container services Experience supporting services in production environments Familiarity with observability tooling (e.g. CloudWatch, Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus) Active SC clearance
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, London
Cloud Delivery Lead +6 months + +Fully remote working + 550 - 575 a day Inside IR35 +SC cleared role Skills: +SC clearance +Service Delivery experience +DevOps +Azure / AWS We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Delivery Lead to manage and deliver complex cloud and DevOps initiatives supporting UK public sector transformation programmes. This role is responsible for shaping delivery strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring secure, scalable, and citizen-focused outcomes across cloud, infrastructure, and digital platforms. You will bring strong expertise in agile delivery, stakeholder management, governance, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), with a proven ability to align technology delivery to policy and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Strategy Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives Team & People Management Lead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity Cloud Architecture & Engineering Oversight Oversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms Delivery Operations & Agile Governance Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes Experience Required The Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded service delivery professional with experience across applications, infrastructure, or digital services, and will demonstrate: Proven service delivery experience in legacy and/or digital environments Detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model Ability to interpret and work effectively with client contracts Experience producing mitigations for failed SLAs where required Strong documentation skills for client-facing materials and governance Confident communication and presentation skills with senior management and clients Practical working knowledge of ITIL Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
19/12/2025
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Cloud Delivery Lead +6 months + +Fully remote working + 550 - 575 a day Inside IR35 +SC cleared role Skills: +SC clearance +Service Delivery experience +DevOps +Azure / AWS We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Delivery Lead to manage and deliver complex cloud and DevOps initiatives supporting UK public sector transformation programmes. This role is responsible for shaping delivery strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring secure, scalable, and citizen-focused outcomes across cloud, infrastructure, and digital platforms. You will bring strong expertise in agile delivery, stakeholder management, governance, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), with a proven ability to align technology delivery to policy and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Strategy Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives Team & People Management Lead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity Cloud Architecture & Engineering Oversight Oversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms Delivery Operations & Agile Governance Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes Experience Required The Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded service delivery professional with experience across applications, infrastructure, or digital services, and will demonstrate: Proven service delivery experience in legacy and/or digital environments Detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model Ability to interpret and work effectively with client contracts Experience producing mitigations for failed SLAs where required Strong documentation skills for client-facing materials and governance Confident communication and presentation skills with senior management and clients Practical working knowledge of ITIL Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
16/12/2025
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Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
Cloud DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Hybrid - Manchester Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid - Remote/1to2 x days per week - Travel to Central Manchester Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals ONLY who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineers to join a dynamic Cloud Pod. The client works in focused, agile teams called Pods - groups of technical professionals who come together to build and maintain cloud platforms. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you. Your Role: Build and maintain cloud platforms with a high degree of focus on technical reuse, standardisation and blueprints; think code first rather than "ClickOps" Embrace modern ways of working and feel part of our customer's outcomes as we group around activities in agile type sprints. Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities in platform engineering through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences. Your skills and experience Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Familiarity with Scripting and resource monitoring using tools like YAML, PowerShell, JSON, or Python, with a focus on automation and reducing manual tasks. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation, ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including GitHub, Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Artifacts), and observability tools like Splunk. Experience contributing to end-to-end delivery using ITIL frameworks, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements: Ideally you will currently hold valid SC level Security clearance or at a minimum you must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV in application to James Money -
06/10/2025
Full time
Cloud DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Hybrid - Manchester Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid - Remote/1to2 x days per week - Travel to Central Manchester Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals ONLY who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineers to join a dynamic Cloud Pod. The client works in focused, agile teams called Pods - groups of technical professionals who come together to build and maintain cloud platforms. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you. Your Role: Build and maintain cloud platforms with a high degree of focus on technical reuse, standardisation and blueprints; think code first rather than "ClickOps" Embrace modern ways of working and feel part of our customer's outcomes as we group around activities in agile type sprints. Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities in platform engineering through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences. Your skills and experience Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Familiarity with Scripting and resource monitoring using tools like YAML, PowerShell, JSON, or Python, with a focus on automation and reducing manual tasks. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation, ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including GitHub, Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Artifacts), and observability tools like Splunk. Experience contributing to end-to-end delivery using ITIL frameworks, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements: Ideally you will currently hold valid SC level Security clearance or at a minimum you must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV in application to James Money -
I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
06/10/2025
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I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
Join a leading digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in UK Defence. We're seeking a DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to support a high-impact project, leveraging cutting-edge cloud and container technologies. Tech Stack: Kubernetes Helm AWS GitLab CI/CD Terraform Requirements: Active SC Clearance Proven experience in cloud-native DevOps environments Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines Contract Details: 6 months initially, with potential for extension £450-£500/day Outside
06/10/2025
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Join a leading digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in UK Defence. We're seeking a DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to support a high-impact project, leveraging cutting-edge cloud and container technologies. Tech Stack: Kubernetes Helm AWS GitLab CI/CD Terraform Requirements: Active SC Clearance Proven experience in cloud-native DevOps environments Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines Contract Details: 6 months initially, with potential for extension £450-£500/day Outside
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
03/10/2025
Full time
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. Due to the nature of the role, an active UK C DV Clearance is required for eligibility. Your day-to-day will consist of: Gathering and analysing statistics from operating systems and applications regarding performance tuning and error searching. Troubleshooting and providing solutions for technical issues across the stack. Be a part of system design consultation, platform management and capacity planning. Using well-defined service level objectives to balance feature development speed and reliability. Ensure compliance with GIT Policies Manage and optimise AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient solutions, including Terraform modules and Kubernetes configurations, to support evolving business needs. Optimize deployment processes through automated CI/CD pipelines Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Prior experience in a DevOps Engineer role using Azure OR AWS, (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation) Experience with IaC such as Terraform. A background in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge with CI/CID pipelines and tools. Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus or Loki. DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
03/10/2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. Due to the nature of the role, an active UK C DV Clearance is required for eligibility. Your day-to-day will consist of: Gathering and analysing statistics from operating systems and applications regarding performance tuning and error searching. Troubleshooting and providing solutions for technical issues across the stack. Be a part of system design consultation, platform management and capacity planning. Using well-defined service level objectives to balance feature development speed and reliability. Ensure compliance with GIT Policies Manage and optimise AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient solutions, including Terraform modules and Kubernetes configurations, to support evolving business needs. Optimize deployment processes through automated CI/CD pipelines Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Prior experience in a DevOps Engineer role using Azure OR AWS, (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation) Experience with IaC such as Terraform. A background in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge with CI/CID pipelines and tools. Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus or Loki. DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
03/10/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. The company are owned and operated by the UK sovereign, which demonstrates their authority within the market. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have an active eDV Clearance. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled engineer who specialises in virtualization to join a dynamic IT team. This role will consist of designing, implementing and maintaining the virtualization infrastructure of the client. The successful candidate will need to have extensive expertise in virtualisation and all areas of troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing virtualization solutions using VMware & Hyper-V. This will include administering and optimizing virtual machines, network resources & storage within the virtual environments - ensuring efficiency and peak performance. Troubleshooting and maintaining of the infrastructure. This will include identifying and resolving advanced issues such as addressing VM performance, network connectivity and storage limitations. You will need to be able to resolve tier-2 and tier-3 support for the virtualisation infrastructure. Applying and upholding security practices is essential for the successful candidate. Ensuring the virtualisation solutions adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations. This consists of but not limited to requirements such as GDPR & ISO 27001. Collaborating with other areas within the company such as the Infrastructure & DevOps teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks. Skills: VMWare - vSphere Hyper-V Strong knowledge with automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell or Ansible. Cloud-based virtualisation (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS) Knowledge around relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001 & GDPR. Benefits Healthcare package Life Works Gym Allowance Cycle to Work Long-Term Sickness Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary Bonus Infrastructure Engineer (eDV Cleared) £70,000-£100,000 VMware Hyper-V Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software 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
02/10/2025
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JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software 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