SDLC Consultant​/Lead; DevOps & Full Stack Capability

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 Dev Ops and Full Stack capability and offering across our i3

Works business.

i3

Works 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, Dev Ops, and product-aligned services.

This role represents a foundational hire within our SDLC and engineering capability, providing the opportunity to shape how i3

Works approaches end-to-end software delivery—from design through to implementation and live service.

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.

• Act as the first senior engineering capability hire, shaping internal standards and offerings
• Deliver into client environments in roles aligned to Dev Ops, 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 i3
  
  Works values and culture

• Technical delivery (hands‑on engineering where required)
• Consulting (advisory, transformation, and delivery leadership)
• Capability building (internal IP, services, and mentoring)

• Deliver into client roles across Dev Ops, 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

• Define and evolve i3
  
  Works’ SDLC / engineering service offering
• Develop reusable assets (patterns, playbooks, accelerators)
• Shape delivery approaches across Dev Ops and Full Stack domains
• Contribute to business development and solution design

• Mentor and support colleagues developing technical capability
• Support recruitment and onboarding of future engineers
• Contribute to internal initiatives and continuous improvement

• Strong experience across software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Proven delivery in Dev Ops 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

• Experience in UK public sector or secure environments
• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops , platform engineering, or SRE practices
• Experience defining capability or service offerings
• Familiarity with frameworks such as DDAT, GDS, or similar
• Relevant certifications (cloud, Dev Ops, Agile, etc.)
• Experience contributing to business development or bids

This role is a full‑time position (40 hours/5 days a week)

Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and to be able to co‑locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3

Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated…