Location: Corsham
Working Model: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week
Contract Length: 24-month contract with possible extensions
Security Clearance: Active SC required (mandatory)
Rate: £500-550
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 initially (potential to move Outside IR35 later)
Overview
Puma Berry Ltd is seeking a highly capable Orchestration Software Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to support a major Defence secure platform in Corsham.
You will contribute to the design, development, build and validation of infrastructure automation components within a complex platform environment. Automation solutions are developed primarily using Python3 (low-level automation), Ansible (deployment), Jenkins (configuration generation and build pipelines), and Bash / PowerShell for OS-level automation.
Candidate must have an active *SC clearance.
*Role Overview
You will support the engineering team responsible for:
* Design, development, build and validation of infrastructure automation components forming part of the XXXX(D) platform
* Developing low-level automation using Python3
* Deployment automation using Ansible
* Configuration generation and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
* OS-level automation using Bash (Linux) and PowerShell (Windows Server)
* Production and review of design artefacts
* Supporting wider system testing activities
* Working with Service Management to diagnose and resolve issues
* Operating within Atlassian tools (JIRA & Confluence) for tasking and documentation
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 3+ years’ demonstrable industry experience with detailed knowledge of:
Automation & Development
* Creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems
* Advanced Python features (Workflows, DSC concepts, Bare Metal Deployment)
* Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
* Bash and PowerShell scripting for OS-level automation
* REST/SOAP API integration
Infrastructure & Platform
* Automated deployment of server, network and storage technologies
* Supporting large-scale infrastructure environments
* Reverse engineering legacy/manual builds into zero-touch automation
* Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures
* Working within Agile delivery teams
Certifications (minimum one within last 5 years)
* CCNP (or equivalent networking certification)
* VMware VCP
* RHCE / RHCA
* OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) or equivalent
Additional Requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Competent in MS Office Suite
* Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
Desirable Experience
* Defence or wider UK Public Sector environment (ideally Defence Digital)
* Delivery of accredited secure UK public sector solutions
* Jenkins pipeline engineering and CI/CD environments
* Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo)
* Large-scale virtualised infrastructure environments
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related discipline)
Working Pattern
* Standard 5-day week
* 8-hour working day
* 2–3 days onsite in Corsham
Candidate Profile
You must clearly demonstrate alignment to all essential technical requirements within your CV.
This is a technically demanding role within a secure MOD environment, requiring disciplined engineering practice, structured documentation, and strong stakeholder engagement.
If you hold active SC clearance and meet the above criteria, please apply with a detailed CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: Up to £550.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Corsham SN13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you an active SC clearance holder, or have you previously held SC clearance?
Experience:
* python3 Automation: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corsham SN13