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Salary negotiable, Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. 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. Overview: 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 Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build capability from the ground up Comfortable operating as a sole specialist initially, with a view to scaling Adaptable and delivery-focused across varied client environments 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 The suitable candidate will need National Security Vetting (NSV) security clearance. They will, preferably, already hold NSV to a high or very high standard, but must be able, and willing, to achieve it 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