Software Engineer - IAM

ARCUS SEARCH LIMITED; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java, with experience in building scalable APIs and data workflows. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance 2 days per week, and a valid right to work in the UK without sponsorship is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems is essential.
• Skilled in designing and delivering scalable APIs and data workflows.
• Expertise in building and automating CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale APIs using FastAPI, ExpressJS, or Spring Boot.
• Own the end-to-end software lifecycle from design to operation.
• Expertise in building and automating CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java

FastAPI

ExpressJS

Spring Boot

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – IAM

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.

MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

IDEALLY LONDON BASED AND HAPPY TO WORK HYBRID, IN OFFICE 2 DAYS PER/WEEK