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Guidant Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Group is seeking an IdAM Application Developer to design, develop, and deploy data processing solutions that support Identity and Access Management services across multiple environments. The role involves building integrations and automation, maintaining Kubernetes clusters, and contributing to DevOps initiatives through CI/CD pipelines and open-source tooling.

The ideal candidate collaborates with engineers, architects, and platform specialists, employing modern tech stacks including

Qualifications

• Experience in application development and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Troubleshooting and supporting applications in production.
• Collaborative work within Agile or DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy data processing solutions to meet customer and business requirements.
• Build and maintain applications and integrations supporting Identity and Access Management services.
• Deploy, maintain, and enhance Kubernetes clusters across environments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation roles for NiFi clusters.
• Provide guidance and training on NiFi and related technologies.

Skills

React

Django

Java

C#

Golang

Tools

OpenShift

Terraform

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Ansible

VMware

Job description

IdAM Application Developer to join our growing team and support the development, deployment, and operation of critical Identity and Access Management (IdAM) and data processing solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a modern technology stack, building and supporting applications, automation, and cloud-native platforms that enable secure data movement and identity services across multiple environments.

You'll work alongside developers, engineers, architects, and platform specialists, contributing to both business-as-usual services and innovative technology initiatives. The role offers exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift, Apache NiFi, Identity Platforms, DevOps tooling, and open-source technologies.

Key Responsibilities

As an IdAM Application Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy data processing solutions to meet customer and business requirements.
• Build and maintain applications and integrations that support Identity and Access Management services.
• Filter, validate, and compliance-check data movement between customers, services, and domains.
• Deploy, maintain, and enhance in-house Kubernetes clusters supporting application delivery across multiple environments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation roles, enabling users to independently deploy and manage Apache NiFi clusters.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training on Apache NiFi and related technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient services.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by developing software, automation, and platform improvements.
• Support DevOps and platform engineering activities, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging.
• Contribute bug fixes, enhancements, and features to open-source technologies used within the organisation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

We are looking for candidates with experience in:

• Application development and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Troubleshooting and supporting applications in production.
• Working collaboratively within Agile or DevOps teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

Development Frameworks & Languages

• React
• Django and Django REST Framework
• Java
• C#
• Golang

Platform & DevOps Technologies

• OpenShift
• Terraform
• Jenkins
• ArgoCD
• Ansible
• VMware (IaaS)

Monitoring & Operations

Identity & Access Management

• Keycloak
• Red Hat Single Sign-On (RH-SSO)
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Identity Federation technologies

Data & Integration Technologies

• API development and integration patterns

What You'll Bring

• A passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure applications.
• An interest in cloud-native technologies, automation, and platform engineering.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.
• The ability to learn new technologies and contribute across a diverse technical landscape.

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

• We take a people-first approach to recruitment, supporting you at every stage of your journey. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical identity infrastructure within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialised and in-demand area of IT.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.