Software Engineer - Software Factory Initial 6 Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - hybrid working -2 days a week onsite Defence sector - must have current and active SC Clearance Job purpose The ICT Engineer supports the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of Software Factory platforms, development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives? Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Support software development, build, test, and deployment activities. Configure and maintain Software Factory tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Support deployment and release activities. Governance Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes. Maintain configuration and operational documentation. Support audit and quality assurance activities. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in Software Factory, DevOps, CI/CD, or ALM environments. Desirable Qualifications Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments Skills and Experience: ..... full job details .....