PeopleWorks
Backend Software Engineer – Java – Identity IAM
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)
- 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
- 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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Laindon
IT
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£60,000
UK median
This salary is 32% above the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks