Application Developer – SC Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Developer / Platform Engineer with active SC clearance for a hybrid role in Slough. You will work on secure communications platforms, engaging in the development and deployment of containerised applications, while automating processes and collaborating across teams. This 12-month+ contract offers an opportunity to work on impactful technology in a modern tech environment.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Engaging with modern tech stack

Making a real-world impact

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Collaborate with DevOps, AppSec, and engineering teams.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Linux systems

Network configuration

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

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.