Developer/Platform Engineer - (Rocket.chat/Jitsi Meet)

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy supporting Central Government is looking for a skilled Developer/Platform Engineer for a 9-month hybrid assignment in London. The role involves developing containerized applications and collaborating with teams to deliver technology initiatives, requiring SC clearance and experience in real-time communications platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven experience deploying and customizing Rocket.Chat and/or Jitsi Meet.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure services.
• Install, configure, and maintain Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and similar platforms.
• Automate deployment pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting

Programming

Linux Administration

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

ArgoCD

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a consultancy (end client is Central Government) who are seeking a Developer/Platform Engineer on an initial 9 month assignment.

Service Location:London (3 days London - Hybrid)

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Developer / Platform Engineer with existing SC clearance and experience in containerised applications, real-time communications platforms, and infrastructure automation. In this role you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects and contribute to the overall strategic direction of our technology initiatives.

Duties

The successful candidate will develop, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable services based on tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and similar open-source technologies. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team building communication and collaboration platforms that may be deployed on-premise or in secure cloud environments.

• Develop and deploy containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Install, configure, customise, and maintain Rocket.Chat, Jitsi, and similar platforms.
• Design scalable deployment architectures for real-time communication and collaboration tools.
• Automate deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
• Build custom integrations and plugins for platforms like Rocket.Chat (e.g., bots, webhooks, LDAP, SSO).

Experience

• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven hands-on experience deploying and customising Rocket.Chat and/or Jitsi Meet.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming (e.g., JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Bash).
• Experience with Linux system administration, networking, and firewall configuration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or private/on-premise Kubernetes clusters.
• Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar back-end technologies used by Rocket.Chat and Jitsi.
• Exposure to Zero Trust networking and secure enclave deployments.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact through innovative solutions to apply for this exciting opportunity.

NB:

• Please do not apply if you do not have any experience deploying or customising Rocket.chat and OR Jitsi MeetActive
• SC will be advantageous as this will be a requirement prior to undertaking the role. Applicants MUST also be willing & eligible to go through DV level vetting to in order to be considered.

To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration