Software Engineer, Developer, Backend – Java – Identity - IAM
Posted 1 day ago by PeopleWorks Consultancy Limited
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Basildon (SS15)
Summary: The role of Software Engineer focuses on backend development with a specialization in Identity Access Management (IAM) within the banking and finance sector of a leading manufacturing company. The position involves designing and building high-scale backend services while serving as a technical lead to enhance team capabilities. The contract is renewable until the end of December 2026, requiring expertise in Java and related technologies. The role is based in Essex, specifically between Brentwood and Basildon, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key 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 team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering
Key Skills:
- 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java, Java Frameworks
- Web development - DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
- Security and identity management (IAM)
- Monitoring and logging
- Relational databases
- Server-Side technologies
- Agile
- Desirable: Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations)
- Desirable: Problem-Solving and debugging
- Desirable: Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: Basildon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Software Engineer, Developer, Backend – Java – Identity - IAM
Contract – Until End of December 2026 (Renewable)
Rate: £600 per day – Inside IR35
Location: Essex based offices (between Brentwood and Basildon) 4 days a week
The banking and finance arm of one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies and a household name is seeking a software engineer, software developer with Backend, Back End and Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise.
The Backend Software Engineer will join the Identity Management Services team, (IAM) focusing on the core platform work that powers identity infrastructure.
Main Tasks & 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 team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering.
Essential Skill and Experience:
- # 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java, Java Frameworks
- # Web development - DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
- # Security and identity management (IAM)
- # Monitoring and logging
- # Relational databases
- # Server-Side technologies
- # Agile
Desirable (not essential) Skills & Experience:
- ~Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations)
- ~ Problem-Solving and debugging
- ~ Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)