Contract - Software & DevOps Engineer

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Technology & Transformation

Job Title: Software & DevOps Engineer

Location: London Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

Contract Start Date: November, ASAP

Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

The Role

This role requires a senior software engineer specializing in Java and JavaScript development to design, build, and secure enterprise-level applications and platforms. The consultant will be a key figure in enhancing software supply chain security and driving the adoption of secure development practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities but not limited to;

Software Engineering:
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade software solutions using Java and JavaScript
Build scalable and secure applications based on cloud-native architectures.
Lead code reviews and contribute to system design and technical strategy.
Evaluate and integrate open-source technologies.
DevSecOps & CI/CD:
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated security testing (e.g., code scanning, dependency analysis).
Develop automation to support continuous integration, testing, and secure deployments.
Promote Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices.
Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL):
Champion and embed SDL practices throughout the organization.
Conduct threat modeling, security design reviews, and support the remediation of security findings.

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience: 5+ years in enterprise software engineering.
Core Programming: Strong hands-on proficiency in Java and JavaScript
Architecture: Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and software design patterns.
CI/CD: Extensive experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins).
Security:
Strong knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices and secure coding.
Understanding of software supply chain security concepts (SBOMs, dependency management, vulnerability management).
(Preferred) Experience with Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools and implementing DevSecOps.
(Preferred) Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and policy-as-code.

Technologies

Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes.
Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Education

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience a related technical field is required.

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies ('PSCs'). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved 'Employment Company' (aka 'umbrella company.')