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 lifecycle, 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 lifecycle 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)