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Job Title: Cloud Application Service Delivery Lead Location: Warton We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. What you'll be doing: Support the delivery of a reliable and efficient service model for applications hosted on the Atlassian SaaS Cloud platform, developing and refining operational processes and procedures, building on established practices used for on-premise solutions like Jira and Confluence Help shape and implement a fit-for-purpose service model for the Air Atlassian Cloud, ensuring business requirements are identified and prioritised to align with strategic goals and complement existing operations Oversee the day-to-day running of the Air Atlassian Cloud solution, working collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party partners to maintain consistent, high-quality service Understand and manage the financial and resource considerations of the service, including budget oversight and identifying areas for improvement and opportunity Your skills and experiences: Essential: A solid understanding of cloud computing technologies, preferably with experience in non-public cloud environments Practical experience setting up new application services and, operational processes and practices A background in managing cloud-based application services, ideally with experience leading or mentoring teams in fast-paced environments A collaborative, solution-focused mindset - someone who enjoys solving problems and working with others to improve how things are done Desirables: ITIL Qualification at foundation level Previous people management experience Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Atlassian team: The Air Atlassian Team specialises in delivering expert support and services for the Atlassian toolset, including Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Crowd. Our support and infrastructure teams ensure the smooth operation and continuous optimisation of these platforms, while our configuration and development team provides both standard and bespoke solutions tailored to specific business needs. With a strong emphasis on improving productivity and collaboration, the Air Atlassian Team helps teams across the Air sector - and beyond - to unlock the full potential of Atlassian products, enabling robust, scalable, and efficient workflows. Our vision is to transform the way teams work and collaborate. We aim to empower teams across the organisation by delivering innovative collaboration tools that promote seamless communication, boost productivity, and inspire success in everything they do. We have worked hard to build a team where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and customer value remains central to our mission. Our operating model is designed to empower individuals, leveraging their diverse talents and perspectives to nurture a culture of agility and continuous improvement that delivers meaningful outcomes for the business and continues to exceed the expectations of our customers. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Role: BMA Developer Rate: Inside IR35 Base Location: Corsham - 2-3 days per week on site on average with work from home Duration: Initially until the end of March 2026 with scope for further extensions SC clearance required and Sole British National Key responsibilities:- * Automation Solution Development: Design, develop, and enhance automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and the Atlassian toolset to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of bare metal infrastructure. This includes creating playbooks, scripts, and workflows to automate repetitive tasks. * Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate the provisioning and configuration of bare metal servers. Develop Ansible playbooks and templates to standardize and streamline the deployment process. * Integration and Orchestration: Integrate and orchestrate automation workflows with Jenkins to enable end-to-end automation pipelines. Ensure seamless integration between various tools within the Atlassian toolset (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) for efficient collaboration and version control. * Infrastructure Monitoring and Management: Implement monitoring and management capabilities using Python and Ansible to ensure the availability and performance of bare metal infrastructure. Develop scripts to collect system metrics, perform health checks, and generate reports. * Version Control and Configuration Management: Utilize Git and other version control tools to manage code repositories and maintain version history. Ensure proper configuration management practices are followed for infrastructure components. * Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture designs, deployment guides, and best practices. Share knowledge and provide training to internal teams on the automation solutions, tools, and methodologies. * Vendor-specific Integration: Work closely with vendors to understand product APIs and integrate automation solutions with vendor-specific management tools and APIs. Collaborate on hardware-specific requirements and configurations. * Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve complex issues related to bare metal automation, collaborating with relevant teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Perform debugging, log analysis, and system troubleshooting as required. Essential skills, qualifications and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: * Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Strong programming skills in Python with experience in developing automation scripts and tools. * Proficiency in Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management. * Experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. * Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. * Solid understanding of bare metal infrastructure components and provisioning processes. * Familiarity with DELL and HP hardware products, management tools, and APIs. * Understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to bare metal infrastructure. * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. * Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) * Competency in MS Office Suite. Desirable skills, qualifications and experience * Experience with other infrastructure automation and orchestration tools like Terraform or Puppet. * Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies. * Knowledge of server configuration management tools such as iDRAC or iLO. * Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V). * Experience with Git or other version control systems. * Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.