Skills

Jira SQL GitLab Linux Databases AWS Agile PL/SQL Express

Job Specifications

Brand New Permanent Opportunity within an exciting National Security SME in Cheltenham for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Enhanced DV cleared to start – must be active (West)
Up to £95k DoE - plus benefits and bonuses
Cheltenham location – full time on site when required
Experience required in Oracle Apex, AWS, APIs, Red Hat, Gitlab

Who Are We?

Our client specialises in bespoke software, cyber security, cloud computing, and lifecycle management solutions. They support clients across the full system lifecycle, from design and integration to sustainment and decommissioning, focusing on agile, collaborative, and tailored approaches to complex digital transformation challenges.

What will the Lead Infrastructure Engineer be doing?

Within the team, you will develop and maintain a suite of mission-critical applications in a fast-moving environment, balancing evolving mission needs with ongoing support. The core technology is Oracle APEX, with strategic plans considering a potential migration to an AWS-based stack.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and provide 3rd line support for mission-critical applications.
Promote modern development practices and drive team improvements with the Service Owner and CIO.
Mentor technical staff.
Advise client leads on multi-year migration plans from Oracle to AWS.

We need the Lead infrastructure Engineer to have:

Active enhanced DV Clearance (West)
Willing to work full time on site in Cheltenham when required

Expertise within one of the following:

Versatile Lead Engineer – Broad software engineering background within the customer’s IT estate. Comfortable quickly learning APEX on the job.
Oracle – Expertise in Oracle (19c), web applications built with APEX (21–24) and ORDS (24), with strong PL/SQL skills.
AWS Engineer – Experience migrating applications and databases to AWS Oracle services.

Desirable skills:

Understanding of APIs and service integration in corporate environments.
Experience with Infrastructure as a Service, especially Red Hat (8/9) and Amazon Linux (2/2023), for building non-database infrastructure (e.g., web, SFTP servers).
Familiarity with Atlassian Bitbucket/JIRA
Familiarity with GitLab

To be Considered:

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at henry.clay-davies@searchability.com For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719 065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more