Full job descriptionIdAM Application Developer
Location: Cheltenham (On-Site)
Salary: £550 - £650
Contract Type: Contract


The Opportunity
We are looking for a talented 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.


Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with experience in:
*Python development.
*JavaScript development.
*Linux administration experience, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS.
*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.
Desirable Skills & Experience
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
*Kubernetes
*Terraform
*Jenkins
*ArgoCD
*Ansible
*VMware (IaaS)
Monitoring & Operations
*Prometheus Stack
*Loki Log Aggregation
Identity & Access Management
*Keycloak
*Red Hat Single Sign-On (RH-SSO)
*OpenID Connect (OIDC)
*Identity Federation technologies
Data & Integration Technologies
*Apache NiFi
*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.