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.

Strong Kubernetes exposure

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.

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Role Specification

Location: Gloucester, UK

Business Area: Digital Intelligence

Role Overview

As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will act as the vital bridge between development, testing, and operations. You will be responsible for streamlining the delivery of high-quality software to National Security and Defense customers. Youll work within an agile, multi-disciplined team to automate infrastructure, manage cloud environments, and ensure the security and scalability of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & CI/CD: Design, build, and maintain robust automation solutions for building, testing, and deploying applications and infrastructure using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and manage scalable, secure AWS environments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Containerization: Deploy and orchestrate workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) to troubleshoot complex issues across networking, databases, and code.
• Security Integration: Ensure “Security by Design” by integrating security best practices into the DevOps lifecycle and hardening cloud environments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Software Engineers and Architects to optimize the delivery lifecycle and share DevOps expertise across the wider organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• AWS Expertise: Proven experience with core AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS) and cloud management.
• Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in at least one language (e.g., Python, Bash, or Go) to automate operational tasks.
• Configuration Management: Experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Version Control: Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
• Problem Solving: A natural ability to diagnose and resolve root-cause issues in complex, multi-domain environments.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for (or hold) UK Government Security Clearance (SC/DV).

Your Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Your time is valuable. We offer flexible and part-time working options, allowing you to work around core hours.
• Hybrid Working: As many customers work predominantly in the office, staff are expected to work at least 3 days per week in the office, providing a balance of face-to-face collaboration and home-based flexibility.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual holiday, with the flexibility to buy, sell, or carry over days from the previous year.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a flexible package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and lifestyle perks like Tastecards.
• Career Growth: You will have a dedicated Career Manager to guide your professional journey, alongside access to world-class training resources.
• Financial Rewards: You will be part of the company bonus scheme, recognizing your contribution to collective success.
• Inclusion & Support: You are welcome to join any of our Diversity and Support groups, which advocate for everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West UK

£35044 - £86100 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus

37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company.

The role:

We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at a variety of levels of seniority.

Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering).

You’ll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure.

As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions.

• You’ll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team.
• Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers.
• Additionally, we’re looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments.
• Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration.
• Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable.
• Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security.
• If you’re passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

• Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration.
• Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc).
• Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX.
• Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid.
• Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer.
• Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins.
• Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies.
• Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker.
• Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting.
• Proficient in Python.
• Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing.
• Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk.
• Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments.
• Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud.
• Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda.
• Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks.
• Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments.
• Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues.

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications:

• Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE).
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407).
• Terraform Associate certification.
• AWS Certification.
• CCNA Certification.
• Oracle Java Certification.
• ISTQB Certification.
• OSCP Certification.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

£46,000 - 51,000 GBP

• Bonus & Shift Allowance
  Onsite WORKING
  Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Job Title: Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (5 days onsite)

Salary: £51,000 + bonus + shift uplift

About the Role

A senior operations role within a secure cloud platform supporting critical UK infrastructure. This role focuses on complex incident management, platform troubleshooting, and operational improvement within a Kubernetes-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and resolve complex incidents across cloud infrastructure
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes, networking, and platform issues
• Act as an escalation point within the team
• Improve operational processes and reduce manual effort

Requirements

• Strong experience in platform engineering / SRE / DevOps
• Deep Linux expertise
• Hands-on Kubernetes and Terraform experience
• Background in live service / production environments

Additional Requirements

• Sole British national
• SC clearance eligibility
• Onsite 5 days per week

Reference: AMC/JDR/CLDOPS/SNR

Postcode: GL50

#jodr

£30000-42000 GBP
Bonus Scheme, Pension
Onsite WORKING
Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Operations Engineer

Cheltenham

Up to £42,000 (On-Site)

S/C Clearable

We’re looking for a Lead Cloud Operations Engineers to join a secure operations team supporting critical national infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with modern cloud and platform technologies while providing frontline operational support within a mission-critical setting.

What you’ll have the opportunity to do as a Cloud Operations Engineer

• Provide first-line and second-line operational support for secure cloud platforms and users

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, platform and Linux-based issues in live environments

• Monitor systems, manage incidents and follow runbooks for high-priority events

• Support Kubernetes-based platforms and Infrastructure as Code environments

• Work with ticketing systems to document issues, resolutions and escalations

• Contribute to continuous improvement by reducing operational toil and improving procedures

• Develop deep technical expertise in air-gapped cloud architecture and secure operations

About the Candidate

The right Cloud Operations Engineer will have:

• Experience in a production support, operations or cloud infrastructure role

• Strong Linux fundamentals and experience troubleshooting server and network issues

• Exposure to Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform)

• An interest in secure, regulated environments and mission-critical systems

• S/C Clearable (5+ Years Continuous UK address history)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £30,000 to £42,000 + Bonus

• 25 Days holiday per annum

• Extensive benefits package

• Continuous training provided for career progression

To hear more about the Cloud Operations Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Reference: AMC/DMI/COE

Postcode: GL1 1RY

#damc

£30000-50000 GBP
Shift Payments, Bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: 5 days on-site in Cheltenham , Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Operations Engineer (Graduate - Lead)

Cheltenham 5 days per week onsite

£30,000-£50,000 plus bonus and shift premium

SC Clearance eligibility is a necessity; you must hold sole British Nationality.

Our client is seeking Cloud Operations Engineers at graduate, mid, and lead level to join a secure cloud operations team supporting sensitive, mission-critical systems from a regulated on-site environment in Cheltenham.

This role sits within a 24/7 operations function and includes participation in a shift rota, with additional shift premium paid.

As a Cloud Operations Engineer, you will:

• Support the operation of secure cloud platforms and underlying infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, service issues, and user requests
• Manage and update support tickets, ensuring effective diagnosis and resolution
• Follow documented runbooks and operational procedures
• Support incident management for high-priority or critical services
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to reduce operational issues
• Work closely with engineers, platform teams, and technical stakeholders

The following skills and experience are relevant for this role:

• Experience working with Linux-based systems (training or commercial experience)
• An interest in or experience with cloud infrastructure and platform operations
• Exposure to Kubernetes and containerised environments
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across infrastructure and platforms
• Willingness to learn and operate in a secure, highly regulated environment

At Senior and Lead levels you will also:

• Lead or support engineers during shift and act as an escalation point
• Take ownership of incident coordination and operational decision-making
• Mentor and support junior engineers
• Improve operational processes, runbooks, and technical standards
• Contribute to the overall technical direction and stability of the platform

The Package :

• £30,000-£40,000 (Lead up to £50,000)

• Bonus

• Shift Premium

• Pension/Medical

Get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade to hear more.

Reference: AMC/CSM/COE

Postcode: GL50 1EP

#cosm

£30,000 to 50,000 GBP
Bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: Cheltenham , Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Operations Engineer / Lead Engineer (Multiple Roles)

Location: Cheltenham (Onsite, 5 days per week)

Levels: Multiple hires (junior to senior)

Eligibility: UK Citizen and eligible for SC clearance

Working Pattern: 24/7 shift-based operational environment

Package: Competitive salary depending on experience plus shift allowance

Overview
We are hiring multiple Cloud Operations Engineers and Lead Engineers to join a highly secure, mission-critical cloud operations team.

The role is open to a broad range of backgrounds, including Computer Science graduates, Linux-focused infrastructure engineers, Kubernetes/platform engineers, and individuals from live service or service desk environments with strong incident management experience.

This is a hands-on operational engineering role focused on maintaining stability, availability, and performance of a complex, secure cloud platform operating at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide frontline operational support for secure cloud infrastructure and platform users
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical incidents across live production systems
• Lead or support incident response, escalation, and coordination during shifts
• Operate within a 24/7 rota supporting high-priority workloads and services
• Follow, maintain, and improve operational runbooks and incident procedures
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational toil and improve service reliability
• Support mentoring and knowledge sharing for junior engineers (senior roles)
• Engage with internal stakeholders and third parties during critical incidents

Technical Environment

• Linux (strong hands-on experience required)
• Kubernetes (deployment, troubleshooting, and platform support)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)
• Cloud-native networking and system troubleshooting
• Observability and monitoring tools
• APIs and integration services
• Secure, restricted, air-gapped cloud environments

Required Experience

• Strong experience working with Linux-based systems in production environments
• Background in live service support, infrastructure operations, or platform engineering
• Experience troubleshooting system, application, or network-level issues
• Exposure to Kubernetes and/or containerised environments
• Understanding of infrastructure, networking, and operational support principles
• Ability to operate in high-pressure, incident-driven environments
• Willingness to learn and operate within highly secure cloud architectures

Desirable Experience

• Kubernetes administration or advanced troubleshooting experience
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or similar)
• Exposure to observability and monitoring platforms
• Experience working in 24/7 operational environments
• Prior experience coordinating shifts or leading small technical teams

deep expertise in secure cloud operations, Kubernetes platforms, and large-scale infrastructure engineering.

Reference: AMC-AQU-COEC

Postcode: GL52

#adqu

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.
• Strong Kubernetes exposure
• 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.

DEVSECOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED DEVSECOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a DevSecOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to 80,000 DOE- Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevSecOps Engineers at various levels to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE DEVSECOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevSecOps Engineer DEVSECOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience of Windows and Linux systems administration- Understanding of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible- Experience building CI/CD Pipelines - Knowledge of container technologies like Kubernetes or Docker- Understanding of networking skills- Understanding of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, DEVSECOPS, NETWORKING, SYSADMIN, LINUX, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £85,000 DOE + DV Bonus - Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer with experience mentoring junior engineers. SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot- Some experience managing stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SENIOR DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

LEAD/ PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Lead/ Principal DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £100,000 DOE + DV Bonus- Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Lead and Principal DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute.- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer and in a leadership role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Expertise in containerisation technologies such at Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot- Strong communications abilities, with experience in leadership and stakeholder management. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, LEAD DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL DEVOPS, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

• Must have active enhanced DV (West) Clearance
• Junior to Lead levels available
• £45k to £95k DoE plus 15% clearance bonus
• Must be willing to be full-time on-site in Cheltenham
• Skills required in machine learning, GenAI, NLP, Customer Engagement/Consultancy

Who are we?

We are recruiting Junior, Senior and Lead Data Scientists with AI specialism and enhanced DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation to evolve the world of digital, cloud, and platforms. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.

What will the Data Scientist be doing?

Our client is seeking individuals with strong technical expertise in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, alongside solid skills in solution architecture and software engineering to design and scale impactful solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to identify challenges, define solutions, communicate their value clearly, and lead teams to successful delivery. There are also opportunities to publish whitepapers and represent the organisation at conferences, all within an inclusive and diverse working environment.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Proficient in AI techniques including machine learning, GenAI, NLP, deep learning, graph analytics, and time series analysis.
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts, manage stakeholders, and motivate/lead Agile teams to deliver robust outcomes.
• Experienced in securing work through RFI/RFPs, bids, and presentations across public and private sectors.
• Skilled in data science platforms (e.g. Databricks, AzureML) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), with knowledge of tools like Terraform.
• Experienced in deploying solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools.

To be Considered:

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

KEY SKILLS:

Data Science / Data Scientist / AI Engineer / AI / Machine Learning / ML / NLP / GenAI / Stakeholder Engagement / Customer Engagement / AWS / Azure / Cloud / Docker / Kubernetes / CI/CD / Deep Learning

DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED DEVOPS ENGINEER- Contract opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Day rate up to £650/ day Inside IR35 DOE - Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

.NET Developer - Gloucester

(Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure SQL, .NET MAUI, GitHub Copilot, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices architecture, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)At this very moment our client is constructing the world’s first intelligent answer engine based on semantic information recognition. This new search engine is based on innovative cloud data technology which doesn’t recognise meaning by search words but rather by the correlation as regards to content and is able to generate answers from data.

Our client has had some of the brightest minds in .NET software development working on this product for the past 3 years and feels it is now time to take the market by storm. Their ultimate goal is to overtake Google by 2027. In line with this, they have begun a period of aggressive expansion and have opened a stylish new UK office. As part of this, they are looking to recruit the next generation of .NET Developer to take this search engine to new heights.

They are looking for .NET Developer who have experience in .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You will receive training in all aspects of: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure SQL, .NET MAUI, GitHub Copilot, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices architecture, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Elasticsearch and MongoDB.

These .NET Developer positions come with the following benefits:

• 10% bonus (5% based on personal performance, 5% based on company performance).
• Generous pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Training allowance of £10,000 per year.
• Free lunch.
• Summer exchange programme with European offices (the company will pay for accommodation for you and your family for a period of up to six weeks).
• 27 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Flexible working hours.
• Team BBQ every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August (early finish).
• Free gym membership.
• 2 days per month allocated for team building activities
• Access to a gaming lounge- complete with pool tables, ping pong tables and retro arcade games (yes this does include Pacman!!!).

If you are interested in working with a development team that contains 3 current MVPs then please send an up to date copy of your CV without delay.

Location: Gloucester, UK / Remote Working

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC

NC/NET/GLOET

Cheltenham, full time onsite Ncounter is supporting a highly specialised software consultancy delivering secure, high assurance engineering into some of the UK’s most sensitive environments. This is a role where technical depth really matters, with engineers working across the full stack to build resilient, scalable systems that operate in complex and highly controlled settings. We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in either Java or C++, combined with modern JavaScript capability on the frontend. You will be part of a close, technically strong team, contributing across the full development lifecycle, from core backend services through to intuitive and responsive user interfaces. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful systems, with a strong engineering culture that values clean architecture, performance, and long term maintainability. You will also have dedicated time to develop your skills and explore new technologies. Key requirements:
• Strong backend engineering experience in Java or C++
• Commercial experience with JavaScript, ideally within modern frameworks
• Proven ability to build full stack applications in complex or secure environments
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile, TDD and CI/CD
• Exposure to containerisation and orchestration, particularly Kubernetes
• Experience or interest in DevOps principles and automation
• Any cloud exposure across AWS, Azure or GCP would be beneficial The environment promotes collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge design decisions, and play an active role in shaping how systems are built and deployed. On offer is a competitive salary, strong pension, meaningful project work, and a genuine commitment to work life balance alongside structured time for personal development. Due to the nature of the work, active DV clearance is required. If you are looking for a full stack role that combines backend depth, modern frontend development, and exposure to cloud and DevOps practices, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Role Overview

The Software Engineer (R&D) designs, develops and delivers robust, scalable software solutions while also originating and assessing new innovations. The role requires strong computer science foundations, the ability to think abstractly, and experience building performant core algorithms.

The Software Engineer (R&D) works independently on complex technical tasks, collaborates effectively within Agile teams, and contributes across the full software development lifecycle. They are expected to mentor junior Engineers, contribute to architectural direction, and drive quality and innovation through best practices.

In addition to core product development, the role may involve:

• R&D investigations and prototyping that feed into future products
• On project basis work within a two-week sprint Scrum framework
• Professional services projects for specific customers
• Supporting customers through advanced technical problem-solving and bug resolution

Key ResponsibilitiesR&D and Innovation

• Originate, prototype and assess new innovations
• Think abstractly to explore algorithms and approaches for calculating distances, performance and accuracy.
• Explain problems addressed and approach to them, listen and appreciate feedback
• Prototype ideas in code, design and run appropriate performance and correctness tests (including O(n) analysis).
• Call time on investigations that are not producing results and refocus effort where appropriate.
• Roadmap architectural approaches that address diverse and sometimes unconnected customer feedback.
• Ensure R&D work remains focused on clear goals and outcomes.
• Document findings thoroughly and hand over validated work to the wider development team.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in data mining, machine learning (including deep learning), generative AI (e.g., with Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and reinforcement learning.

Software Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, test and maintain software applications using Java (8+), XSLT, XML, JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript and React.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure high coverage, performance and reliability.
• Take ownership of feature development from concept through deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Submit code for CI pipelines, resolve broken builds, and actively participate in debugging and optimisation.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior Engineers.
• Data Science algorithms and techniques.
• Probability & Statistics.
• Parsing frameworks.
• Deeper knowledge of AI techniques beyond assembling predefined components.
• Background in theory of the techniques and maths that AI uses.

Collaboration & Agile Ways of Working

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Work closely with Product Management to understand customer feedback and prioritise areas for innovation.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Product and R&D to define and deliver new features.
• Contribute to backlog refinement and continuous improvement of team processes and technical practices.

Customer & Operational Support

• Collaborate with internal support teams to deliver accurate solutions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of development work, R&D investigations, failed attempts and time spent.
• Keep JIRA issues and project documentation up to date.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years experience in a major programming language, with strong experience writing core algorithms.
• Advanced proficiency in Java (8+).
• Good knowledge of XSLT and data transformation techniques.
• Experience working with structured data formats such as XML and JSON.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures and performance analysis (O(n)).
• Experience with REST APIs, SaaS architectures and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Hands-on experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate effectively within teams.

Desirable Experience

• XML comparison, transformation or document-processing systems.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Data science algorithms, probability and statistics.
• Parsing frameworks.
• Deeper understanding of AI techniques and their mathematical foundations.
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React.

Job Title: Senior Security Consultant

Location: London (hybrid)

Length: 6 months

PAYE only

Overall purpose of the role

Barclays is reinventing the merchant acquiring landscape. We are building a greenfield, cloud-native, fintech-style platform from the ground up—completely independent of legacy constraints.

As a Senior Security Consultant , you won’t just be “checking boxes.” You will be the technical security lead for a high-velocity engineering mission. Reporting directly to the CISO leadership, you will act as both a guardian and an enabler, ensuring that our “secure-by-design” philosophy is baked into every line of code and every AWS instance before we go live.

You will operate at the intersection of Fast-Paced Engineering and Robust Banking Governance . Your role is to bridge the gap between a modern “move-fast” DevOps mindset and the rigorous security standards of a Global Bank.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Security Architecture & “Shift-Left” Consultancy

• Drive end-to-end security solutions across platform and product engineering.
• Perform deep-dive architectural reviews and threat modeling to catch risks in the design phase.
• Deliver pragmatic, cost-effective guidance that accelerates delivery rather than blocking it.

2. Cloud & DevSecOps Leadership

• Architects secure AWS workloads using cloud-native services, IAM, and zero-trust networking.
• Secure our GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Champion “Controls-as-Code”—moving away from manual audits toward automated, immutable evidence and policy-as-code.

3. Strategic Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key conduit to CISO leadership, identifying “blockers” and high-risk items early.
• Translate complex technical threats into business risk for both engineers and executive stakeholders.
• Influence the Security Steering Group to ensure the platform meets the CISO risk appetite.

4. Modern Workspace Hardening

• Lead the security hardening of our modern collaborative stack, including Google Workspace and a MacBook-based EUC estate managed via JAMF.

Key Skills:

You are a seasoned Cyber Security professional who thrives in high-pressure, agile environments. You know how to navigate the governance of a major bank while speaking the language of a cloud-native developer.

Technical Essentials:

• Extensive experience in Security Architecture or Consulting, ideally within Financial Services or Fintech.
• Cloud Mastery: Deep expertise in AWS security, architecture patterns, and operational guardrails.
• Modern Tooling: Hands-on experience securing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Kubernetes.
• Domain Depth: Strong knowledge of Cryptography, AppSec, IAM, and Network Segmentation.
• Frameworks: Practical application of NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS .

Desirable “Extra Credit”:

• Experience in Merchant Acquiring or Payment flows.
• Specific experience securing MacBook estates (JAMF) and Google Workspace.
• Proven ability to lead “Red Team” readiness and pre-go-live assurance.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.

Hybrid Working

Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.

£40000-50000 GBP

Bonus Scheme, Pension

Onsite WORKING

Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Operations Lead Engineer

Cheltenham

Up to £50,000 (On-Site)

S/C Clearable

We’re looking for a Lead Cloud Operations Engineers to join a secure operations team supporting critical national infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with modern cloud and platform technologies while providing frontline operational support within a mission-critical setting.

What you’ll have the opportunity to do as a Cloud Operations Lead Engineer
• Lead 24/7 operational shifts, owning live incidents and acting as the senior escalation point for technical and stakeholder issues
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting across Linux, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and networking in secure environments
• Oversee incident, ticket and runbook management, driving service stability and continuous improvement
• Reduce operational toil by identifying process, automation and reliability improvements
• Mentor and support engineers on shift, building capability and operational maturity

About the Candidate

The right Cloud Operations Lead Engineer will have:
• Significant experience in production cloud or platform operations, with a track record of supporting live, mission-critical services
• Proven ability to lead engineers during shifts, owning incidents, prioritising work and acting as the senior escalation point
• Strong hands-on skills in Linux systems, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), with confidence troubleshooting complex issues
• Calm and decisive under pressure, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders during incidents

What’s in it for you?
• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000 + Bonus
• 25 Days holiday per annum
• Extensive benefits package
• Continuous training provided for career progression

To hear more about the Cloud Lead Operations Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Software Engineer | Java | Bristol | Hybrid We're supporting one of our best Tech for Impact clients who are making a genuine difference to people's lives and their Engineering team is a big part of how they do it. With around 65 engineers across Bristol and London, they're building smart, scalable software that keeps hundreds of thousands of customers moving, and they are the nicest people ever! The role We're supporting the hire of a mid-level Software Engineer (3-5 years ish experience) to join an established, cross-functional product team. You'll work in a genuinely agile environment, shipping real software, embracing TDD, and caring about the quality of what you build + doing some really cool stuff with AI! Stack: Java, Spring Boot microservices, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Kubernetes, AWS - and they're actively embracing AI tooling in day-to-day engineering. What they're looking for Solid Java background, ideally with Spring Boot or microservices experience Passion for clean code, great testing, and CI/CD best practice A collaborative mindset - the team really does matter here Curiosity and a willingness to keep learningWhat you'll get Salary up to £70k 35hr week 15% non-contributory pension Private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) Discretionary bonus (typically 10-15%) Hybrid working (3 days in office) Genuine investment in your development and wellbeingIf you're a good person who writes great code and actually cares about what you build get in touch

Software Engineer Bristol Hybrid

50,000 - 65,000

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a fast growing technology business building a cloud native SaaS platform used by enterprise customers. The platform operates in a high scale, data driven environment and is moving towards more advanced analytics and AI enabled capabilities.

The engineering team works in a modern, product led environment with strong DevOps principles. Engineers are responsible for their services end to end, from design through to production, with frequent deployments and a strong focus on automation, testing and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend services using Python or Go
• Develop and maintain APIs
• Contribute to system design and architectural discussions
• Work closely with product and design to deliver features end to end
• Improve performance, scalability and reliability across services
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and tooling

Tech environment

• Python or Go
• AWS cloud environment
• Kubernetes and containerised workloads
• Terraform and infrastructure as code
• CI/CD pipelines with strong automation and testing focus

Requirements

• Experience building production ready software systems
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles
• Commercial experience with Python or Go
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience working with APIs and databases

This is a strong opportunity for a Software Engineer looking to work in a modern engineering environment with real ownership, strong technical standards and the ability to work on a scalable platform with minimal legacy constraints.

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + DV Bonus
Location: London / Cheltenham
Clearance: eDV clearance required

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of innovative digital services within the UK public sector. This role focuses on leveraging modern open-source technologies within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities below outline the core expectations for the role. These can be refined in collaboration with the successful candidate during the interview process:

• Engage with senior stakeholders across organisations to identify and promote opportunities for digital transformation
• Develop strong client relationships to uncover new business opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to multiple delivery teams, applying best practices and emerging technologies
• Mentor and inspire other architects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Take ownership of governance processes, addressing complex or high-risk challenges and producing robust architectural designs
• Work across a range of projects and clients simultaneously
• Present solution options clearly to senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
• Collaborate with internal teams to share expertise and continuously improve ways of working

Technical Expertise:

You should have strong commercial experience across several of the following areas:

• Solution and technical architecture design
• Open-source technologies
• Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Security principles and best practices
• Identity and access management (e.g. OAuth, Cognito, OIDC)
• Containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• DevOps / DevSecOps practices and tooling
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, or Python

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