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Engineering Lead +Permanent opportunity +On site in Basingstoke +DV cleared roole - must be elligible for clearance + 70,000 - 100,000 Skills: +DevOps +CI/CD +Azure I am looking for an Engineering Lead for a client of mine who are a leading IT Systems Integrator operating within the UK defence sector. You will be part of their customers Design Authority, taking responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy. Responsibilities: Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently Define engineering and automation tooling requirements and architecture, and support teams in the delivery of this technology and the supporting processes Ensure the engineering function is delivering value to the customers business, achieving their strategic goals through delivery of engineering concepts, guidance and artefacts Manage the Engineering Community of Practise, leading a team of engineering focussed people to deliver the wider engineering function Skills required: Proven experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) , with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, participate in sprint planning and retrospectives, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of DevOps principles and culture , including automation, collaboration between development and operations teams, and continuous improvement. Experience implementing or supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, and deployment automation. CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment): Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, or optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and repeatable software builds, testing, and releases. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, or GitHub Actions. If you'd like to discuss the Engineering Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Initial 3-month Contract Role 2-3 days a week on-site in London 370 - 375, Inside IR35 We're recruiting on behalf of a Global Services Provider who are looking for an SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Terraform, and GitLab. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform Develop and manage solutions on AWS Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and reliable Monitor systems and applications, addressing performance and availability issues Support API integrations and deployments Strong experience with: Terraform AWS GitLab Active SC Clearance (essential, candidates without this will not be considered) Additional experience with: CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code Monitoring and security best practices Unix/Linux environments APIs Further information available upon application. Please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

QA SDET (SC Cleared) 3 Months (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Remote with rare visits to site in London My client, a government body are looking for an SC Cleared QA SDET to join their fast-paced team on an initial 3 month contract. Please note - Due to the nature of my client and the role, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Provar Automation Testing Key Responsibilities Test Automation Development Design, build, and maintain Provar automation test scripts for Salesforce applications and integrations. Develop scalable and reusable testing frameworks using Provar best practices. Automate regression, functional, and end-to-end tests to improve testing efficiency. Test Planning & Execution Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify test scenarios. Execute automated and manual tests where required to ensure high-quality releases. Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and defect reporting through tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Quality Assurance & Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Salesforce Admins to ensure alignment on requirements. Participate in sprint ceremonies, including refinement, planning, and retrospectives. Ensure test coverage, traceability, and compliance with QA standards. Continuous Improvement Analyse test results and provide insights for improving product quality. Optimize test automation pipelines for performance and reliability. Contribute to CI/CD integration using tools such as Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab. Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Provar for Salesforce test automation. Solid understanding of Salesforce ecosystem (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Lightning, etc.) Experience with testing tools such as Selenium (optional but beneficial). Familiarity with version control tools (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to write and maintain test data, test suites, and automation workflows. Quality & Process Skills Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Ability to design comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and traceability matrices. Experience with defect tracking systems (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.). Soft Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. Attention to detail and a passion for quality. Preferred Qualifications Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder) are a plus. Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured) is desirable. Understanding of enterprise-level integration testing. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Permanent Platform Engineer (DV Cleared) £90,000 to £100,000 Hybrid, South West Ncounter are supporting a secure government focused programme that is scaling its cloud and platform engineering capability. We are looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems in high assurance environments. The focus is on building reliable Kubernetes platforms, strengthening CI/CD automation, and embedding security into modern engineering practices. You will work inside a multidisciplinary team that is responsible for creating stable, repeatable, and compliant environments that support large scale digital systems. This includes shaping secure-by-design cloud patterns, introducing strong observability, and driving automation to remove manual effort. The work suits someone who is comfortable operating across infrastructure, pipelines, and application delivery while staying close to the mission. What you will do • Build and operate Kubernetes platforms across controlled cloud environments, including cluster management, workload optimisation, and service reliability • Develop and refine CI/CD processes that support safe and repeatable delivery • Introduce security controls into infrastructure and pipelines, promoting strong engineering hygiene • Use Terraform, Ansible, or similar tooling to automate infrastructure creation and configuration • Work with architects, security teams, and developers to ensure designs meet performance and assurance needs • Troubleshoot platform issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle What you bring • DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitivity of the programme • Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience and comfort running production clusters • Good understanding of secure infrastructure operations, cloud services, containerisation, and network fundamentals • Proven experience with CI/CD tooling and automation workflows • Ability to operate in Agile teams within complex, highly regulated settings • A background in DevOps, Platform, or SRE roles If you want to apply your Kubernetes, CI/CD, and security skills to work that carries genuine national importance, we would like to speak with you. Contact Ncounter to discuss the role and explore whether it aligns with your next move.

Job Title: SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Location: Nearest Client Office to your location Duration: 6-9 months Rate: Up to 465 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, reliable, and scalable digital services within a public sector environment. The role will work closely with software engineers, platform teams, security, and service management to embed DevOps practices, improve automation, and support modern cloud-based services in line with government standards and policies. Key Responsibilities DevOps & Engineering Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates Support containerised and platform services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Manage and improve system reliability, availability, and performance Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across environments Cloud & Platforms Support and operate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring alignment with public sector security standards Assist with cloud migration and modernisation initiatives Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Security & Compliance Embed DevSecOps principles, including secure build pipelines and automated security checks Ensure systems comply with government security policies (e.g. NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, ISO 27001) Support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams Collaborate with service management and operations teams to support live services Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and service quality Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure preferred) Experience with Infrastructure as Code Good knowledge of Linux-based systems Experience working in secure or regulated environments Familiarity with Agile delivery practices Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.