PeopleWorks

PeopleWorks

Laindon, East of England

Backend Software Engineer – Java – Identity IAM

Full-Time£69,000 - 89,000 per year2 days agoUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £69,000 - 89,000 per year

Requirements:
  • 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java and Java Frameworks
  • Web development with DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
  • Experience in security and identity management (IAM)
  • Proficiency in monitoring and logging
  • Knowledge of relational databases
  • Familiarity with server-side technologies
  • Experience in Agile methodologies
  • Problem-solving and debugging skills (desirable)
  • Networking knowledge (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations) (desirable)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP) (desirable)
Responsibilities:
  • Design and build high-scale backend services
  • Serve as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry-leading application development
  • Ensure the platform is secure and resilient
  • Leverage expertise to elevate the teams technical standards
  • Foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering
Technologies:
  • ARM
  • Backend
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Firewall
  • GCP
  • IAM
  • Support
  • Java
  • Load Balancing
  • Security
  • VPN
  • Web

More:

We are the banking and finance arm of one of the worlds leading manufacturing companies, a household name committed to delivering exceptional solutions. We offer a contract position until the end of December 2026, with a competitive rate of £500 per day, inside IR35. Our office is located in Essex, conveniently situated between Brentwood and Basildon, and we support a hybrid work model, requiring 4 days a week in the office. Join our Identity Management Services team and be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

last updated 33 week of 2026

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About PeopleWorks

PeopleWorks

PeopleWorks

Laindon

IT

Skills & Technologies

JavaGCPCI/CDAgileDevOpsUI

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£60,000

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