Senior Software Engineer (IAM)

audax; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Audax in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain secure, scalable IAM backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will own API design, security, and delivery within a cross‑functional team.

As part of a hybrid workplace, you will collaborate with product, QA and DevOps, containerize services with Docker, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. The role emphasizes OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2, JWT, and identity standards like OIDC/SAML, with 6–9

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6–9 years of backend software engineering experience, with demonstrated delivery in Java and Spring Boot environments.
• Hands‑on experience building and documenting RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Experience with Java messaging systems (JMS, Solace, ActiveMQ, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of secure coding practices and API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) for unit and integration testing.
• Exposure to identity provider platforms (e.g., Keycloak) and modern identity standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, WebAuthn/Passkeys) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with secure identity lifecycle practices (registration, MFA, credential recovery, session management) is an advantage.
• Comfortable collaborating across product, QA, and DevOps functions in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend services and RESTful APIs supporting identity and access management capabilities, using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and document APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) that meet agreed performance, security, and reliability standards within owned scope.
• Integrate and support messaging systems (e.g., JMS, Solace, ActiveMQ) for service communication and event processing.
• Apply secure coding and API security practices, including OAuth2 and JWT, to protect services and data within owned components.
• Build and maintain automated unit and integration test coverage (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) for owned components, improving maintainability over time.
• Containerize services using Docker and contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements for reliable, repeatable deployments.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, QA, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end features within committed timelines.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning, incorporating feedback to improve code quality and reduce rework.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues for owned services, working to maintain availability and performance.
• Build working knowledge of identity standards and practices (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, WebAuthn/Passkeys) to inform sound technical decisions within assigned work.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

OAuth2/JWT

OpenAPI/Swagger

RESTful APIs

JMS/Messaging

Docker

CI/CD

JUnit/Mockito

Keycloak

Identity standards

Education

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

Tools

JMS

ActiveMQ

Solace

Job description

About Audaxaudax means courage. To have the courage to change the banking scene, eliminating constraints caused by existing legacy infrastructure. Our mission is to empower banks and financial institutions to scale and modernise at speed, reaching new customers without breaking the bank.

About Audaxaudax means courage. To have the courage to change the banking scene, eliminating constraints caused by existing legacy infrastructure. Our mission is to empower banks and financial institutions to scale and modernise at speed, reaching new customers without breaking the bank.
We began our journey supplying services to and powering Standard Chartered’s white‑label plug and play Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution, Standard Chartered nexus, through our technology capabilities. At audax, we seek go‑getters who are hungry for growth and can bring fresh perspectives.
Website - https://audax.io/
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain secure, scalable backend services within our Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain. In this role, you'll own the design, development, and delivery of well‑defined backend components and APIs, working closely with product, QA, and DevOps to ship reliable, secure features. You'll bring strong Java/Spring Boot engineering fundamentals, with growing exposure to modern identity standards and practices.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend services and RESTful APIs supporting identity and access management capabilities, using Java and Spring Boot.


• Develop and document APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) that meet agreed performance, security, and reliability standards within owned scope.


• Integrate and support messaging systems (e.g., JMS, Solace, ActiveMQ) for service communication and event processing.


• Apply secure coding and API security practices, including OAuth2 and JWT, to protect services and data within owned components.


• Build and maintain automated unit and integration test coverage (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) for owned components, improving maintainability over time.


• Containerize services using Docker and contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements for reliable, repeatable deployments.


• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, QA, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end features within committed timelines.


• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning, incorporating feedback to improve code quality and reduce rework.


• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues for owned services, working to maintain availability and performance.


• Build working knowledge of identity standards and practices (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, WebAuthn/Passkeys) to inform sound technical decisions within assigned work.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 6–9 years of backend software engineering experience, with demonstrated delivery in Java and Spring Boot environments.


• Hands‑on experience building and documenting RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).


• Experience with Java messaging systems (JMS, Solace, ActiveMQ, or equivalent).


• Working knowledge of secure coding practices and API security protocols (OAuth2, JWT).


• Experience with containerization (Docker) and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.


• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) for unit and integration testing.


• Exposure to identity provider platforms (e.g., Keycloak) and modern identity standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, WebAuthn/Passkeys) is an advantage.


• Familiarity with secure identity lifecycle practices (registration, MFA, credential recovery, session management) is an advantage.


• Comfortable collaborating across product, QA, and DevOps functions in a hybrid working environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of a Bold Vision – At audax, we’re not just building software – we’re transforming how financial institutions and businesses manage risk, compliance, and growth. Join a team that’s fearless in challenging the status quo.


• Flexible, People-First Workplace – We value the importance of Family, Team, Self. In that order.


• Competitive Rewards and Startup Perks – We offer competitive salaries and meaningful benefits that look after your well-being.

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