Application Developer – SC Cleared

identifi Global Resources; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Developer / Platform Engineer with active SC clearance to deliver and maintain secure communication platforms. This role involves working with containerisation, real-time collaboration tools, and infrastructure automation. The successful candidate will engage in deploying scalable applications and automating CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a critical national programme with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Engagement with modern tech stack

Opportunity to make a real-world impact

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes in live production environments.
• Deployment/customisation of Rocket.Chat and/or Jitsi Meet (essential).
• Experience with Linux systems, network configuration, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Customise and manage Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and other open-source collaboration platforms.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux systems

CI/CD

WebRTC

Monitoring & logging

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CEO @ identifi Global Resources | UK Security Cleared, STEM Ambassador

Hybrid: 3 days on-site (London SW1A), 2 days remote

Start: ASAP | Contract until March 2026

We’re hiring a Developer / Platform Engineer with active SC clearance to help deliver and maintain scalable, secure, and flexible communication platforms for a critical national programme.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of real-time collaboration, containerisation, and infrastructure automation, supporting platforms such as Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and open-source cloud-native tooling.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Customise and manage Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and other open-source collaboration platforms
• Build scalable, secure deployment architectures for real-time communication
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
• Create custom integrations, plugins, bots, and SSO/LDAP connectors
• Harden, secure, and monitor platforms with TLS, OAuth2, RBAC, and Zero Trust principles
• Optimise performance and scalability across cloud and on-prem environments
• Troubleshoot and support complex platform deployments
• Collaborate with DevOps, AppSec, and engineering teams
• Document everything from architecture and configuration to custom builds

What You Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes in live production environments
• Deployment/customisation of Rocket.Chat and/or Jitsi Meet (essential)
• Experience with Linux systems, network configuration, and firewalls
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitOps, ArgoCD, Helm)
• Understanding of WebRTC, STUN/TURN, and other real-time communication protocols
• Monitoring & logging experience – Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Loki
• Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and secure back-end infrastructure
• Exposure to Zero Trust environments, secure enclaves, and hybrid deployment models

Why Apply?

• Collaborate on secure, cutting-edge communication platforms
• Join a critical programme making a real-world impact
• 12-month+ contract with hybrid flexibility
• Engage with a modern tech stack and forward-thinking teams

Apply now or message us directly to learn more.

This role requires active SC clearance (minimum); DV preferred.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Government Relations Services

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