Outside IR35 contract jobs

Description

Client Overview:
Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Solutions Architect SecDevOps (Kubernetes/Atlassian) to be based in UK (remote) and able to go to the client's offices either in Manchester or Slough in UK. This is an initial 1-year contract with possible extension or internalization.

Position Overview:
The Solutions Architect SecDevOps (Kubernetes/Atlassian) ensures to architect and implement sustainable hybrid cloud and Onprem architectures including assurance of lean, automated and secure maintenance. Furthermore, also responsible for collaborating across senior stakeholders in amongst other areas of Digital, OT, Enterprise Architecture, Quality Assurance and IT Security. You will also be responsible for introducing containerization and associated concepts such as orchestration, central automation and infrastructure as code to the client and drive the DevOps culture within the company. The ideal candidate is a thought leader, a consensus builder, an integrator of people and processes as well as a sound subject matter expert in setting up cloud services.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for designing and maintaining containerized solutions.
- Design and implement cloud or on-premises infrastructure for IT and OT together with IT & OT infrastructure representatives which need to meet GxP requirements.
- Define cloud standards/frameworks to manage entire infrastructure lifecycle using DevOps techniques.
- Lead OpenShift/SecDevOps Operation team as ScrumMaster.
- Ensure all employees have necessary skills; provide additional training if needed.
- Manage sprints ensuring timely delivery.
- Ensure proper design according to IT Security & QA standards; conduct reviews against architecture standards.
- Facilitate transition towards cloud-native setups for new applications.
- Provide unified management view for IT & OT; strengthen business resilience.
- Define & implement new working methodologies using agile approaches with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:
- Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
- Background in IT, Computer Sciences or related field required.
- 5–10 years’ experience as Solution or Enterprise Architect preferred.
- Deep skills in Kubernetes/OpenShift at an architect level required.
- Deep skills implementing CI/CD Pipeline & Security Tools essential.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated experience preferred.
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills required.
- Effective prioritization/project management skills essential.
- Ability to anticipate risks/develop solutions quickly needed.
- Deep technical knowledge of cloud operations necessary .
- Consensus-building ability among senior members from various business units essential .
- Knowledgeable about ITIL model/service delivery metrics preferred .
- Fluent English communication skills required .