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Lead software engineer

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iProov
Lead software engineer
€80,000 a year
Posted: 11 December
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Talent Acquisition Partner @ iProov | Talent Acquisition, People Development, Employee Engagement & Building Best-in-Class Communities

Technical Lead (Microsoft Integration & Identity Portal)


About iProov

iProov provides science‑based biometric solutions that enable the world’s most security‑conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award‑winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance.

This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.


The Role

Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer

Location: UK – Hybrid

Compensation: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (20%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits

iProov is expanding its Microsoft integration capability and building a dedicated identity portal that uses our biometric technology to verify users and perform secure operations within Microsoft Entra (such as biometric registration, account creation, and account recovery).

We are seeking a senior hands‑on Technical Lead to take ownership of this portal, its architecture, development, security, and roadmap while working closely with partners, who will continue to support feature development, especially for joint customer opportunities.

This role will suit a highly capable engineer with strong Microsoft ecosystem experience, excellent technical leadership skills, and a passion for delivering secure, elegant identity solutions.


How you can make an impact

* Take technical ownership of the new identity portal and its long‑term roadmap
* Translate high‑level business requirements into solid technical designs
* Lead the engineering relationship with partners and oversee their deliverables
* Ensure the portal continues to advance iProov’s deepening integration with Microsoft Entra, including Verified ID, Credential Providers, PKI workflows, and identity governance
* Maintain extremely high security standards aligned with iProov’s reputation and customer expectations
* Act as a technical authority for customer conversations, solution design, and deployment support
* Help shape how iProov becomes the de facto biometric layer in the Microsoft ecosystem


What we would like to see from you


Deep understanding of the Microsoft technology ecosystem

* Extensive experience with Azure, Microsoft Identity, enterprise security architectures
* Strong familiarity with Entra ID, Entra ID Governance, and Verified ID
* Hands‑on experience managing and integrating Active Directory and Entra ID
* Strong working knowledge of Intune, Microsoft PKI (AD CS, Cloud PKI), and Certificate‑Based Authentication (CBA)
* Understanding of Windows Credential Providers and secure authentication flows


Software Engineering (C#/.NET + Windows platforms)

* Experience with C/C++ on Windows (useful for lower‑level integrations and credential provider work)
* Ability to drive high‑quality engineering practices, code reviews, testing, and deployment standards


Frontend & Full‑Stack Development

* Understanding of modern frontend frameworks beneficial but not required
* Experienced with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and secure data design


Development Operations & Tooling

* Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines
* Experience deploying and maintaining systems in cloud environments (Azure preferred)


API Integration & Automation

* Experience integrating Microsoft APIs (e.g., Microsoft Graph)
* Comfortable working with external 3rd‑party APIs and SDKs
* Ability to design secure, scalable integration patterns


Security Mindset

* Deep understanding of application and identity security
* Knowledge of threat models including MITM, injection attacks, replay attacks, session hijacking, and device compromise
* Ability to design secure mitigations and review third‑party integrations with a critical eye
* Proven experience leading engineering teams and coordinating with external contractors
* Ability to own product direction, backlog, and technical decision‑making
* Comfortable working directly with strategic partners (e.g., Microsoft) and enterprise customers
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into business impact


Customer‑Facing & Problem‑Solving

* Enjoys working directly with customers to troubleshoot issues, design solutions, and support deployments
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability across both technical and customer contexts


Use of AI for Productivity

* Confident using AI tools to accelerate development, generate code, review security, improve content, and enhance problem‑solving
* Comfortable developing processes that incorporate AI into workflows


Benefits

* 25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service – up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service)
* Growth Shares allocated after passing probation (6 months of service)
* Salary sacrifice schemes including Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme
* Nursery Sacrifice Scheme
* Work Overseas Perk – Work globally for up to 2 weeks
* Life Assurance
* SmartHealth – Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family
* Benefit from personalized 1:1 career coaching with our in‑house Occupational Psychologist
* Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets
* Enhanced paid family leave
* Flexible hybrid working environment
* Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the WeWork office
* Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well‑being sessions
* Vitality Health – a range of options available on this below
* Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology
* 50% off monthly gym memberships
* Apple watches significantly discounted based on member vitality status
* Half‑price trainers with Runners Need
* Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero
* Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket
* Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status
* Amazon prime free months based on activity
* Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods
* 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas
* Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free
* Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace
* Discounts on Weight Watchers


Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment Type

Full‑time


Job Function

Information Technology and Other


Industries

Software Development, Computer and Network Security, and Technology, Information and Media


Our Culture & Recruitment Process

At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We’re a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, creed, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. Our goal is to find people who are passionate about creating a safer, more secure world.

Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to careers@iproov.com

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