Software Engineer - IAM

Arcus Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in London. The ideal candidate will have experience with IAM systems and be proficient in Python, JavaScript, and Java. Responsibilities include building APIs and managing the software lifecycle. This hands-on role focuses on creating high-performance identity lifecycle management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.
• Skilled in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Java.
• Ability to design and deliver scalable APIs and modern data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale APIs using FastAPI, ExpressJS, or Spring Boot.
• Own the end-to-end software lifecycle: design, code, deploy, and operate.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

API design

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

FastAPI

ExpressJS

Spring Boot

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Our client is in need of a Senior Software Engineer with experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. The ideal candidate is skilled in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Java, and can design and deliver scalable APIs and modern data workflows. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll build and operate high-performance systems for identity lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale APIs using FastAPI (Python), ExpressJS (Node.js/TypeScript), or Spring Boot (Java) to power identity lifecycle management systems.
• Own the end‑to‑end software lifecycle: design, code, deploy, and operate.
• Expertise in building and automating CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Strong skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Java.

IAM

• Knowledge of federated identity systems and IGA platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint IdentityIQ).
• Understanding of the IAM problem space, including securing and automating identity lifecycle management through scalable, reliable, and compliant systems.