Senior Software Engineer – Client Identity

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Edinburgh to enhance digital security solutions. This role involves designing, developing, and improving cybersecurity services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong cloud platform experience and be proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript. Join us to drive innovative engineering and secure client identities!

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript; Node.js and NestJS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and IAM.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native cybersecurity services.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms such as MFA and Passkeys.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices and deployment processes.

Skills

Cloud platforms

TypeScript

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

IAM

Network security

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS

CloudFormation

Node.js

NestJS

Auth0

GitHub

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Senior Software Engineer – Client Identity, Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer - Client Identity

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a newly formed cybersecurity team based in Europe. This role is pivotal in shaping secure and seamless digital experiences for clients across the UK and Europe. As part of the Enterprise Security & Fraud (ES&F) organization, you will be at the forefront of protecting clients from cyber threats while building and evolving identity and access management services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-native cybersecurity services, including databases and CDNs.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms such as MFA and Passkeys.
• Integrate with identity providers like Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity.
• Build solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts.
• Improve resilience, scalability, and efficiency of cloud-based identity services.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, coding standards, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to develop scalable technical solutions.
• Oversee deployment and operations across environments.

Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform).
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript; experience with Node.js, NestJS, and microservices is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, IAM, encryption, and network security principles.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies; Scrum familiarity is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning, innovation, and growth.

Technology Stack:

• AWS cloud platform
• CloudFormation
• TypeScript, JavaScript
• Node.js, NestJS
• Auth0, Transmit Security
• GitHub

Join us in securing digital identities and protecting client trust through innovative engineering and cybersecurity.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.