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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity Engineer - London - **Company:** Photon Infotech - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Code Review, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2918750524-2 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Engineer to join our team focused on developing and maintaining Cloud solutions. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and scaling systems that enable secure and seamless user authentication across various platforms and applications.As a senior engineer you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems and processes. This role requires strong technical proficiency in GCP services, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement core functionalities of Google's platform.Terraform DevOps with a 5 year experience in GCP is mandatory and able to work independentlyGoLand DevOps with a 4 year experience is mandatoryCollaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, security) to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.Work on integrating Google's identity solutions using industry standards like SAML, OIDC, and OAuth not mandatory but good to have.Implement strong security measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access.Actively participate in code reviews, identify potential issues, and suggest improvements.Contribute to the development and documentation of technical specifications and design decisions.Troubleshoot technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement timely resolutions to minimize downtime.Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.Minimum 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development.In-depth knowledge of GCP services, architecture, and best practicesProven experience in designing and building secure and scalable distributed systems.In-depth knowledge of identity management protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) and their implementations is a plusExperience with Google Identity and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.Strong understanding of security principles and best practices (e.g., secure coding, threat modeling).Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Google Cloud certifications such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer.Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Posting Date: 2024-05-31 ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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