DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract 550- 600 per day Outside IR35Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5Active MOD DV Clearance requiredWe 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software deliveryDeploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platformsCollaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficientlyImplement automation and infrastructure as codeEnsure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalableDeliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvementsContribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practicesTechnical Skills (Must Have)CI/CD and Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm ChartsScripting and APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIsContainerisation and Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application deliveryApplication Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, ArtifactorySecrets Management: Hashicorp VaultOperating Systems: RedHat Linux and WindowsExperience and BackgroundExperience across the full software development lifecyc