Systems Engineer [AQ-19478]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading financial services organization to build secure, scalable digital experiences. You will own enterprise middleware and online security features, including Passwordless login journeys and risk-based decisioning, shaping security posture and user journeys for a large enterprise user base.

Join a team focused on modern authentication, secure REST APIs, and scalable web applications, collaborating with product, architecture, and engineering peers to deliver resilient

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of complex application components and secure authentication capabilities, from design and development to testing and support.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, SCRUM masters, architects, and fellow engineers to break down features, estimate effort, and meet delivery commitments.
• Engineer secure, resilient, and user-friendly authentication journeys, leveraging risk signals, telemetry, and policy-based decisioning.
• Drive innovation in modern identity solutions, including Passwordless Login, FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkey, and Risk Based Authentication.
• Develop and integrate robust REST APIs, implement gateway patterns, and create reusable services that adhere to architectural standards.

Job description

Step into a pivotal role where your engineering expertise will directly shape the future of secure digital experiences for a leading organization. This is your chance to drive innovation in modern authentication, leverage cutting-edge AI-assisted engineering workflows, and make a tangible impact on enterprise-wide applications, ensuring robust security and seamless user journeys.

About Our Partnered Organization

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering organization at the forefront of innovation within the financial services sector. This organization's mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and cutting-edge technology solutions that empower its users and drive the industry forward. They are committed to leveraging advanced engineering practices, including AI-assisted workflows, to achieve excellence and maintain a robust, secure digital environment.

About The Opportunity

Are you an independent and passionate engineer eager to own complex features and contribute to critical design decisions? We are seeking a talented individual to join a dynamic engineering team focused on enterprise middleware and online security technology. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and supporting sophisticated enterprise web applications and spearheading modern authentication journeys, including Passwordless Login and Risk Based Authentication. Your contributions will directly enhance the security posture and user experience for a vast user base, making a significant and visible impact on the core services that power operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of complex application components and secure authentication capabilities, from design and development to testing and support.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, SCRUM masters, architects, and fellow engineers to break down features, estimate effort, and consistently meet delivery commitments.
• Engineer secure, resilient, and user-friendly authentication journeys, leveraging risk signals, telemetry, and sophisticated policy-based decisioning.
• Drive innovation in modern identity solutions, contributing to initiatives like Passwordless Login, FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkey, and Risk Based Authentication.
• Develop and integrate robust REST APIs, implement gateway patterns, and create reusable services that adhere to architectural standards and platform principles.
• Champion high standards for automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, code quality, security scanning, observability, and release readiness.
• Provide expert production support for high-stress, time-critical situations, demonstrating strong ownership and sound technical judgment to ensure system stability.
• Act as a mentor to less-experienced engineers, fostering growth through insightful code reviews,