Are you a DevOps professional looking to further your career by integrating security into all phases of the software development lifecycle? Do you have exposure to technical leadership and looking for a pivotal role that will give you the opportunity to lead the direction and architecture of a new software factory for a multinational initiative to developer the next generation of Combat Air Systems? If so - I am keen to hear from you My client, a multinational defence company, are currently seeking a Senior Software Factory Engineer/Lead to join their Air Division in a permanent capacity, to lead a team focused on architecting, planning, and developing a cutting-edge Software Factory (DevSecOps) infrastructure. The role will be based at my clients busy and secure site located close to Preston, with the requirement to be site based approx. 3 days a week. Due to the nature of our clients work, the role may require the successful applicant to hold security clearance to SC level or be will and able to undergo the Vetting process to achieve this. The Software team: The team are part of a major national and international collaborative program critical to the future of UK defence, developing Processes, Tools, and Infrastructure to facilitate rapid software development and delivery across Airborne (Mission Systems, Vehicle Systems) and Ground Based (Training, Mission Planning, Engineering Support, etc.) systems. The team's mission is to enable large-scale federated and collaborative software development, integration testing, and delivery of Airborne and Ground Based software applications across international partner companies. Leveraging modern automated software development technologies, your team will ensure effective and efficient qualified software development at a rapid pace, supporting critical defense initiatives. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team for development of DevSecOps tools and applications as part of an integrated DevSecOps capability Collaboration within the SW Enterprise for the integration and deployment of Software domain specific tools (such as Simulink, Rhapsody) within the containerised DevSecOps infrastructure Trialling of DevSecOps with project development teams to optimise process and tools Liaison with DevSecOps implementation teams across Air and the wider business to identify and utilise best practice and common approaches Formal testing and qualification of the DevSecOps infrastructure to support DO-178C and DO-330 compliance Delivery of DevSecOps capability to end-users within the programme Establishing the strategies in adopting and using processes, methodologies and technologies. Conduct work in accordance with agile management approaches (e.g. roadmaps, plans, incremental development, sprint planning, DSUM and sprint reviews). Co-ordination and reporting of work across the team and stakeholders Your skills and experiences: Essential: A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience Experience of DevSecOps infrastructure and tool architecture, integration, configuration and deployment Experience of software development processes, methodologies and tools such as: Software Development Lifecycle processes, agile development methodologies, software methodologies or software development tools Experience of leading a team of engineers for software development and delivery Desirable Skills: A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience. Experience of formal software development processes such as DO178C. Developing real-time or embedded applications Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic.