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)
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