Job Description

ICT Engineer – Software Factory in Reading, Berkshire

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Location

Reading, Berkshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

ICT Engineer - Software Factory

Initial 6 Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate

Reading based - hybrid working -2 days a week onsite

Defence sector - must have current and active SC Clearance

Job purpose

The ICT Engineer supports the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of Software Factory platforms, development toolchains, and automation capabilities.

Key Accountabilities and Objectives​

Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Support software development, build, test, and deployment activities.
  • Configure and maintain Software Factory tools and environments.
  • Develop scripts and automation utilities.
  • Support platform integration and operational activities.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users.

Lifecycle Management

  • Support platform maintenance and upgrades.
  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support deployment and release activities.

Governance

  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes.
  • Maintain configuration and operational documentation.
  • Support audit and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in Software Factory, DevOps, CI/CD, or ALM environments.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

  • DevOps and CI/CD fundamentals.
  • Version control and software development processes.
  • Scripting and automation.
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Team collaboration and communication.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Software Factory environments.
  • Model-Based Development exposure.
  • Cloud, container, or infrastructure automation experience.
  • Experience working with MoD and Defence Prime system integrators and suppliers preferably in aerospace.
  • Experience working transnationally.
  • Familiarity with system, data and technical architecture.
  • Architecture across the full system engineering lifecycle.
  • Effective communication and management of stakeholders including Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT team and end users to ensure all needs are considered and expectations are managed.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Job reference 703521_1790691840
Date posted 29 September 2026

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