Salary: £60,540 - 60,540 per year Requirements: 8 years working with backend technologies including Java and Java frameworks Expertise in web development and DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) Strong knowledge in security and identity management (IAM) Experience with monitoring and logging tools Proficient in relational databases Familiarity with server-side technologies Agile methodology experience Desirable Skills: Understanding of networking concepts (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations) Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP Responsibilities: Design and build high-scale backend services Serve as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern application development Ensure the platform remains secure and resilient Elevate the teams technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering Technologies: ARM Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps Firewall IAM Java Load Balancing Security VPN Web GCP More: We are a leading manufacturing company with a robust banking and finance arm. Our Essex-based team, located between Brentwood and Basildon, seeks a Software Engineer specializing in backend development and Identity Access Management (IAM) for a contract role until the end of December 2026. We offer a competitive rate of £500 per day. Join us to make a significant impact in our Identity Management Services team, contributing to high-scale projects and promoting a culture of excellence. last updated 19 week of 2026