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)
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