Lead Software Developer

Ping Identity; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join their team in Bristol. This remote role involves delivering innovative web applications in the Identity & Access Management domain. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in web development, particularly with modern frameworks like React or Vue, as well as familiarity with security protocols like SSL/TLS. You'll work collaboratively to refine features while having a real impact on developer experiences.

Benefits

Work with the latest web technologies

Outstanding team collaboration

Opportunity for real impact

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HTML and CSS and a fundamental understanding of JavaScript.
• 4+ years of web-application development experience.
• Experience with CSS, accessibility, and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and QA Identity & Access Management related web applications.
• Collaborate with backend teams to design features and interfaces.
• Implement best practices and standards for development.

Skills

HTML and CSS expertise

JavaScript fundamentals

Web application development

React.Js, Angular, Vue.Js or Svelte.Js experience

Authentication and authorization knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Location: Fully remote / WFH (UK residency only)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (plus on‑call £5,000)

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Senior Software Engineer – Ping Identity (Web Applications / IAM)

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop / QA IAM (Identity & Access Management) related web applications and tooling in Vue and React JS.
• Work closely with our UX team and product management to refine features and ensure frictionless interfaces for our customers.
• Collaborate with several backend teams to design features and API interfaces.
• Design and review components for our shared component library to ensure a clear and consistent interface for internal and customer consumers while adhering to best practices.
• Provide maintenance and security updates for a broad range of legacy UIs.
• Participate in development life‑cycle activities such as design, coding, testing and production releases of the Ping Platform UI.
• Implement, document and evangelise best practices and industry standards for both internal and external developers.
• Debug production issues across services and levels of the Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) integration with the Platform UI.
• Thrive in a rapidly changing environment, continuously working to adapt to ever‑evolving customer needs.
• Show strong communication skills and set a good example for other engineers.
• Identify shortcomings of current architecture and design and push for continuous improvement.
• Enhance the quality control of our product with automation, E2E tests, pipeline, AI, and other methods.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HTML and CSS and a fundamental understanding of JavaScript.
• 4+ years of web‑application development experience.
• 2+ years of production experience (primary) with one of the following: React.Js, Angular, Vue.Js or Svelte.Js.
• 1+ years with a secondary JS framework or library.
• Strong experience with developing accessible, compliant UI components.
• Experience with authentication, authorization and identity management.
• Experience with CORS, SSL/TLS and other security communication protocols.
• Experience with RESTful services.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Nice To Have:
• Experience with multiple application architectures (SPA, Flux, SSR, universal/isomorphic).
• Experience with Redux Toolkit (RTK) and RTK Query.
• Experience with building REST API applications in Node.Js.
• Experience working within a distributed team.
• Proficient knowledge of Git and Git tooling.
• Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with application security practices (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with systems at large scale.
• Docker, Kubernetes and VM experience.
• Experience with web accessibility.

Why Should You Join Us?

• You will be part of an outstanding team and work with exceptional people.
• You will work with the latest web technologies.
• You will grow and accumulate knowledge related to authentication and authorization protocols and standards as well as identity and access management at scale.
• We don't want to maintain the status quo; you will have the opportunity to have a real impact by creating the best developer experience on the web.

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Dynamic (hybrid) working environment.

Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.