Software Engineer, Developer, Backend - Java - Identity - IAM

PeopleWorks; Essex; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleWorks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Backend Java IAM skills to join the Identity Management Services team in Essex. The role focuses on secure, resilient platform work powering identity infrastructure.

The candidate will work on Java backend systems with IAM, monitoring, and DevOps practices, contributing to secure identity management in a finance-focused environment. Essex offices see 4 days on-site weekly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java, Java Frameworks.
• Web development – DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
• Security and identity management (IAM)
• Monitoring and logging
• Relational databases
• Server–Side technologies
• Agile

Responsibilities

• Ensure the platform is secure and resilient

Skills

Java backend

CI/CD

IAM security

Monitoring

Databases

Server-side

Agile

Job description

Software Engineer, Developer, Backend Java Identity – IAM, Security

Contract Until End of December 2026 (Renewable)

Rate: GBP600 per day Inside IR35

Location: Essex based offices (between Brentwood and Basildon) 4 days a week

The banking and finance arm of one of the world s leading manufacturing companies and a household name is seeking a software engineer, software developer with Backend, Back End and Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise.

The Backend Software Engineer will join the Identity Management Services team, (IAM) focusing on the core platform work that powers identity infrastructure.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Ensure the platform is secure and resilient

Essential Skill and Experience:

• # 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java, Java Frameworks
• # Web development – DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
• # Security and identity management (IAM)
• # Monitoring and logging
• # Relational databases
• # Server–Side technologies
• # Agile

Desirable (not essential) Skills & Experience:

• Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations)
• Problem–Solving and debugging
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)