Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer (Java & Identity Access Management)

Duration: 7 Months. 4 days per week on site (Basildon). Salary: £593.48 per day (Inside IR35).

My client in the automotive industry are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Identity Management Services team, focusing on the core platform work that powers our identity infrastructure.

In this role, you will design and build high-scale backend services while serving as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry-leading application development. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform is secure and resilient, leveraging your deep engineering expertise to elevate the team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in Java and Java Frameworks
• Web development
• DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
• Security and identity management
• Monitoring and logging
• Relational databases
• Server Side technologies
• Leadership
• Agile methodologies

Skills Preferred

• Networking (subnets, firewall, load balancing, VPN configurations)
• Problem solving and debugging
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)
• Knowledge of OAuth