G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. This is a hybrid role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab. The Role The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at G-Research safeguards digital identities to ensure secure, compliant access to our technology infrastructure. Our mission is to implement cutting-edge IAM solutions that balance security with efficiency, enabling seamless access control while protecting organisational assets. By embracing automation and modern development practices, we aim to enhance productivity and foster a culture of security across the enterprise. As a Software Engineer in the IAM team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing solutions that enhance and scale our authentication, authorisation and user lifecycle management infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of IAM, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the Engineering division to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that are secure, efficient and scalable. Key responsibilities of the role include: Leading the development and integration of IAM solutions, aligning business needs with technical requirements Engaging with stakeholders to understand challenges and requirements, providing expertise to solve complex IAM-related problems Implementing and maintaining scalable, performant systems using a variety of technologies and products Driving the improvement of automation, efficiency and CI/CD practices within the IAM domain Contributing to the continuous improvement of our IAM processes, tooling and practices Leading efforts to instill SDLC best practices in the team to improve the developer experience of working with existing systems, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into the development process without compromising efficiency or productivity Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Extensive software engineering experience, with a strongly typed JVM language, such as Java Solid understanding of software architecture, concurrency, algorithms and data structures Proficiency in object-oriented programming with excellent problem-solving skills, using languages such as Java or C# An interest in the security domain, with enthusiasm for learning and collaborating with software engineering colleagues to tackle complex technical challenges The following skills and experiences are beneficial, but not essential: Domain knowledge of IAM tooling and processes, such as JML processes, authentication, authorization, SAML, OIDC, MFA, PAM and PKI Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ and directory services, such as LDAP/Active Directory Proficiency in Linux Familiarity with security standards, such as ISO, CIS or NIST Familiarity with automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack and SaaS platforms (AWS and Azure) Experience with front-end development using HTML, JavaScript, React, TypeScript and Angular Good knowledge of secure development practices, such as input sanitisation, container security and cryptography Concurrent and distributed systems design Why should you apply? Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar 30 days’ annual leave 9% company pension contributions Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance Cycle-to-work scheme Monthly company events G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section