SDLC Consultant / Lead (DevOps & Full Stack Capability) in Bristol

This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help build our DevOps and Full Stack capability and offering across our i3Works business.

i3Works is a dynamic P3M and Digital consultancy delivering high-impact outcomes across central government and complex programmes. As we continue to expand our digital capability, we are investing in strengthening our delivery of modern software engineering, DevOps, and product-aligned services.

This role represents a foundational hire within our SDLC and engineering capability, providing the opportunity to shape how i3Works approaches end-to-end software delivery—from design through to implementation and live service.

Role Summary:

The SDLC Consultant / Lead will act as a subject matter expert across the full software development lifecycle, combining hands-on technical capability with consulting expertise.

This individual will:

• Act as the first senior engineering capability hire, shaping internal standards and offerings
• Deliver into client environments in roles aligned to DevOps, Full Stack, or SDLC improvement
• Support the development of a scalable capability, including frameworks, accelerators, and potential future team growth
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build capability from the ground up
• Be comfortable operating as a sole specialist initially, with a view to scaling
• Be adaptable and delivery-focused across varied client environments
• Be collaborative and aligned with i3Works values and culture

The role blends:

• Technical delivery (hands-on engineering where required)
• Consulting (advisory, transformation, and delivery leadership)
• Capability building (internal IP, services, and mentoring)

Key Responsibilities:

Client Delivery

• Deliver into client roles across DevOps, Full Stack Engineering, or SDLC transformation
• Design and implement modern development, CI/CD, and deployment practices
• Support cloud-based delivery environments (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Improve development lifecycle efficiency, quality, and governance
• Engage stakeholders to align technical delivery with programme outcomes

Capability Development

• Define and evolve i3Works’ SDLC / engineering service offering
• Develop reusable assets (patterns, playbooks, accelerators)
• Shape delivery approaches across DevOps and Full Stack domains
• Contribute to business development and solution design

Internal Contribution

• Mentor and support colleagues developing technical capability
• Support recruitment and onboarding of future engineers
• Contribute to internal initiatives and continuous improvement

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience across software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Proven delivery in DevOps environments (CI/CD, IaC, automation)
• Experience with full stack development (front-end + back-end technologies)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent)
• Experience working in Agile / product-led environments
• Ability to operate in both technical and consulting contexts
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in UK public sector or secure environments
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices
• Experience defining capability or service offerings
• Familiarity with frameworks such as DDAT, GDS, or similar
• Relevant certifications (cloud, DevOps, Agile, etc.)
• Experience contributing to business development or bids

Role Location

This role is a full-time position (40 hours/5 days a week). Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Our Core Values & Behaviours:

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

• Purposeful

• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.
• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.

• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organization.
• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.

• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.
• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartially and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

Benefits at i3Works:

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).
• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• 5% company pension contribution
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.