DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer - Contract
£550-£600 per day | Outside IR35
Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5
Active MOD DV Clearance required

We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week.

You will work across the full software delivery life cycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently
• Implement automation and infrastructure as code
• Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable
• Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements
• Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts
• Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs
• Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery
• Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory
• Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault
• Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows

Experience & Background

• Experience across the full software development life cycle
• Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling
• Knowledge of secure software delivery practices
• Comfortable working with multiple programming/Scripting languages
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement

Key Details

• Contract Rate: £550-£600 per day
• Status: Outside IR35
• Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required
• Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)