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 19 week of 2026