Lead DevOps Engineer Up to £570 per day | Outside IR35 | Newcastle | Hybrid Remote | Active SC Required Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Remote - typically 2-3 days onsite per month Rate: Up to £570 per day IR35: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Start Date: End of November Active SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are hiring an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile programme designing and building the first digital solution of its kind . You will provide technical leadership to an established DevOps team, setting technical direction and improving engineering practices while remaining hands-on when required. The team currently comprises six DevOps Engineers working across internal and third-party delivery partners. This is a key role within a large, complex, multi-vendor programme and would suit someone who can combine strong AWS and DevOps expertise with pragmatic technical leadership. You will help create an effective, autonomous engineering environment, improve ways of working and provide support and direction to the wider team. Key Responsibilities Set the technical direction and engineering standards for the DevOps team. Lead, support and mentor a team of DevOps Engineers. Remain hands-on with technical delivery, troubleshooting and engineering tasks when required. Drive improvements to DevOps practices, processes and ways of working. Promote team autonomy, effective collaboration and sustainable engineering practices. Work closely with internal and third-party engineers, Delivery Managers and technical stakeholders. Support the team in removing technical blockers and resolving complex issues. Ensure cloud infrastructure and deployment approaches are secure, scalable and maintainable. Provide technical leadership across a complex, multi-vendor delivery environment. Help establish clear ownership, responsibilities and effective working relationships across delivery partners. Skills
Lead DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared employer: ShareForce Ltd
ShareForce is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Interim Data Science Lead role. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while leading the transition of data science capabilities within a supportive team environment. Located in Basingstoke, the hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business value.
