CIAM Software Engineer in Cardiff

CIAM Software Engineer in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sanderson

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop secure customer identity solutions using modern tech.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company on a major transformation journey.
  • Benefits: Up to £60k salary, hybrid/remote work, and growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on collaboration.
  • Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future of customer experiences.
  • Qualifications: Experience with authentication technologies and front-end development.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

We are currently supporting a major technology transformation programme and are looking for a CIAM Software Engineer to help deliver secure, scalable, and seamless customer identity experiences. This is an opportunity to join a growing team focused on modernising authentication and authorisation services, creating a unified platform that simplifies how customers access products and services.

Working closely with Engineers, Architects, Security teams, and Product stakeholders, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting modern Customer Identity and Access Management solutions while helping drive engineering best practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain authentication and authorisation services, including login, registration, and session management capabilities.
  • Implement and support integrations with CIAM platforms such as Auth0, Okta, Ping Identity, and ForgeRock.
  • Build secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions across web and mobile applications.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes.
  • Develop tooling and automation to improve delivery consistency and reduce operational overhead.
  • Create monitoring and alerting solutions to improve platform observability and incident response.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable customer-facing solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience delivering solutions involving Authentication (Authn) and Authorisation (Authz).
  • Strong knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, and SCIM.
  • Hands-on experience with leading CIAM platforms, including Auth0, Okta, Ping Identity, or ForgeRock.
  • Front-end development experience using React (preferred), Angular, or NestJS.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes, alongside Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Terraform.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team at the start of a major identity transformation programme, helping build a single, modern customer platform that will underpin the future customer experience.

Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

CIAM Software Engineer in Cardiff employer: Sanderson

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid/remote work environment that fosters flexibility and work-life balance. As a CIAM Software Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming customer identity experiences, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a diverse and inclusive culture. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of customer engagement.

Sanderson

Contact Details:

Sanderson Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace CIAM Software Engineer in Cardiff

Auth0
Okta
Ping Identity
OAuth2
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
SAML
SCIM