Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Entrust Datacard; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading identity security firm is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join the SDK team in London. This role involves working on both front-end and back-end technologies to deliver scalable solutions for identity verification challenges. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 4 years' experience in software engineering and strong knowledge of technologies such as React and Node.js. The position offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility to support work-life balance while being part of an innovative team.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in software engineering with exposure to backend and frontend development.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern front-end framework and backend technologies.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices including automated testing and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end experiences that delight customers.
• Design and maintain robust systems for both frontend and backend.
• Ensure all products meet the highest standards of customer data protection.

Skills

Frontend technologies

Backend technologies

Software development best practices

Privacy and security awareness

Collaboration and communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

React

Node.js

Kotlin

Python

AWS

Job description

Join us at Entrust

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely .

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge , scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity , dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

As a Senior Full stack Engineer for the SDK team, you will join a talented and collaborative team dedicated to building resilient, scalable, and delightful systems and experiences for our customers. Leveraging your expertise across both frontend and backend technologies, you will work on impactful projects that shape how we solve complex identity verification challenges in an online world.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, polished products by combining robust system design, seamless user interfaces, and backend reliability.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine frontend and backend expertise to create impactful solutions that address the growing demand for secure and seamless online identity verification.

Responsibilities:

The SDK team develops a variety of web and native SDKs, which are embedded into customer applications to help users prove their identity. They care deeply about image capture quality, accessibility, customization and reducing friction for end-users.

As a Senior Full stack Engineer for the SDK team, you will:

Product Development

• Collaborate closely with product designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver end-to-end experiences that delight customers.
• Design, build, and maintain robust systems, from intuitive frontends using type script and frameworks like React to scalable backends powering public APIs and data processing pipelines.
• Prototype and iterate solutions to ensure they are impactful, polished, and meet our performance, reliability, and accessibility standards.
• Support multiple devices, browsers, and platforms while adhering to accessibility best practices.

Privacy, Security, and Quality

• Champion privacy and security in every product, ensuring they meet the highest standards of customer data protection.
• Write automated tests, develop resilient code, and design robust systems to improve reliability and safety.

Ownership and Collaboration

• Take ownership of projects from ideation through system design to execution and delivery.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that address both front-end and back-end challenges.

Ownership and Collaboration

• Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement through participation in retrospectives and feedback.
• Guide and mentor engineers, helping them manage technical debt, plan refactors, and improve engineering practices.

What We Value

• A great understanding of modern frontend technologies (e.g., TypeScript and React) and backend technologies (e.g., Python, Kotlin, Node.js, REST APIs, data pipelines).
• A strong ability to design and build for scalability, reliability, and performance across the stack.
• A commitment to privacy and security as core principles in product design and development.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning and improvement, paired with a desire to mentor and support others.
• A deep appreciation for trust, ownership, and rapid iteration as we solve challenging problems in identity verification.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to both backend and frontend development.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, REST APIs).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing systems across the stack.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• Must be able to lawfully work within Portugal and have unrestricted work authorization for Portugal.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience building accessible and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to privacy and security standards.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Passion for solving challenging problems in identity verification or a related domain.
• This role requires a combination of technical expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to building secure, scalable, and user-focused solutions.

Tech Stack

We are technology agnostic at Entrust. We are not looking for you to have experience in all these technologies. If you're open to learning, please apply.

Below is a detailed breakdown of all the technologies we use.

• Backend: mostly Kotlin, Python and Ruby (you don’t need to excel all three.)
• Frontend: React and Typescript
• Kubernetes and Docker for deployment
• AWS for underlying infrastructure (Aurora, Redis, Dynamo, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront, API Gateway, etc.)
• Gitlab for software lifecycle management.

Lisbon office:

At Entrust, we have a distributed workforce. This role follows the location specified in the job description: hybrid for Lisbon-based employees or fully remote for those outside Lisbon.

London office:

If you're based in our London, UK office, you'll follow a hybrid work model, which requires being in the office three days per week or fully remote for those outside London.

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you c an expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Apply today!

For more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

Jack Steib [e-mail]