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Job Title: SC Cleared Principal / Senior / Junior SRE
Location: Wokingham (Reading) 2 days in the office per week
Salary/Rate: £400 - £600
Start Date: 25/08/25 - 30/01/2026
Job Type: Contract

We are partnering with a leading global technology consultancy to deliver mission-critical SRE expertise into a major enterprise project based in the Wokingham area. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model (60% remote, 40% onsite) and the chance to work at the forefront of cloud, automation, and distributed systems engineering, alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Detect and mitigate system issues to ensure high availability.
Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Prepare disaster recovery plans and ensure business continuity.
Monitor system health and optimise performance.
Collaborate with development teams to enhance system reliability.
Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and release management.
Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:

Expertise in software development and engineering for large-scale distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Python.
Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Deep knowledge of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, secure solutions.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement

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