Software Engineer II - Cloud Identity & Infrastructure

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Cloud Identity Engineer to contribute to identity solutions using Google Cloud Identity and AWS services. The role involves deployment, scripting in Python and PowerShell, and collaboration within an Agile team. Ideal candidates will have a Computer Science degree, relevant experience, and a strong interest in identity management technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with software engineering or infrastructure.
• Exposure to Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure identity services.
• Proficiency in a programming/scripting language such as Python or C#.
• Basic understanding of IAM concepts like SAML and OAuth.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in banking and compliance frameworks.
• Eagerness to learn about identity management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Google Cloud Identity deployment and integration.
• Support AWS identity services including Managed AD.
• Develop automation scripts in Python and PowerShell.
• Contribute to Terraform modules and CI/CD pipeline.
• Document solutions and create technical guides.
• Participate in code reviews and learn best practices.
• Collaborate using an Agile/Kanban framework.

Skills

Google Cloud Identity

AWS IAM

Python

PowerShell

.NET C#

Terraform

CI/CD

SAML

OIDC

OAuth

Agile

JIRA

Technical Documentation

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

Job description

This role contributes to the design, integration, and automation of enterprise cloud identity solutions within our IAM organization. The engineer will work alongside senior team members on Google Cloud Identity deployments while gaining hands-on exposure to AWS services such as Managed AD and Identity Center. This role provides excellent learning opportunities in cloud identity technologies, banking compliance frameworks, and enterprise-scale infrastructure automation in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment and integration of Google Cloud Identity
• Support AWS identity services, including Managed AD and Identity Centerimplementations
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools in Python, PowerShell, and .NET C#
• Contribute to Terraform modulesand CI/CD pipeline development with mentorship
• Build foundational knowledge in SCIM APIsand identity lifecycle management
• Document solutions, create technical guides, and contribute to knowledge bases
• Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior engineers
• Collaborate within an Agile/Kanban framework using JIRA for project tracking
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of existing identity infrastructure

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant software engineering or infrastructure experience
• Academic or internship exposure to Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure identity services
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, C#, PowerShell, or Java/Groovy)
• Basic understanding of IAM concepts and authentication/authorization standards (SAML, OAuth preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in banking/financial services technology and compliance frameworks
• Eagerness to learn enterprise-scale identity management solutions

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Technical writing abilities
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)and CI/CD pipelines preferred

Skill List

Google Cloud Identity, AWS IAM, Python, PowerShell, .NET C#, Terraform, CI/CD, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Agile, JIRA, Technical Documentation, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, AWS MAD, AWS Lambda