Application Developer – SC Cleared

identifi Global Resources; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Developer / Platform Engineer with active SC clearance. This role involves developing and maintaining secure, scalable communication platforms for a critical government project. Candidates should have robust experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a contract until March 2026.

Benefits

12-month+ contract with hybrid flexibility

Opportunity to work on critical real-world projects

Collaboration with forward-thinking teams

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes in production environments.
• Experience with Linux systems, network configuration, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
• Harden, secure, and monitor platforms using TLS, OAuth2, RBAC.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Linux systems

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

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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 a big governmental programme focussing on the secured communications platform.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Customise and managestack of secured communications 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
• Troubleshoot and support complex platform deployments
• Collaborate with DevOps, AppSec, and engineering teams
• Document everything from architecture and configuration to custom builds

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESFUL

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes in live production environments
• Experience with Linux systems, network configuration, and firewalls
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitOps, ArgoCD, Helm)
• Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and secure back-end infrastructure

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.

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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