External Identity Architect

CPS Group (UK) Limited; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Microsoft Gold Partner in the UK is seeking an External Identity Architect for a fully remote position. You will design and implement scalable identity solutions using Microsoft Entra External ID for enterprise clients. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Azure AD B2C and a solid full-stack development background. Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra External ID / Azure AD B2C.
• Solid full-stack development background.
• Proven experience designing and deploying external identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft Entra External ID solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate authentication flows.
• Provide guidance on identity management best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Entra External ID / Azure AD B2C

Full-stack development

OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML protocols

API security

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

External Identity Architect – Fully Remote (UK-based) – Salary: Up to £85,000 + benefits

CPS Group are currently partnering with a leading Microsoft Gold Partner who are seeking a highly skilled External Identity Architect to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge identity and access management projects, helping enterprise clients design and implement scalable solutions for external users using Microsoft Entra External ID (Azure AD B2C).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft Entra External ID (Azure AD B2C) solutions for customer- and partner-facing applications.
• Collaborate with full-stack development teams to integrate authentication and authorization flows across multiple platforms.
• Develop custom policies, user journeys, and secure identity workflows tailored to business needs.
• Provide guidance on identity management best practices, authentication, and security.
• Lead architecture reviews, ensuring scalability, compliance, and performance.
• Mentor and support teams on identity strategy and complex integrations.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra External ID / Azure AD B2C.
• Solid full-stack development background (front-end + back-end integration).
• Proven experience designing and deploying external identity solutions for enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML protocols.
• Knowledge of API security, custom policies, and user journey configuration.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with large-scale consumer or partner identity deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Relevant Microsoft identity or security certifications.

If you're passionate about building secure, seamless identity experiences across web and mobile applications and enjoy collaborating with talented development teams, this could be the perfect role for you.

Contact

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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