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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Identity and Full-Stack Engineer - **Company:** abrdn plc - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Github, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Software Tools, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Scripting, Okta, Backend, Information Technology, Playwright, Graphql, Terraform, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://abrdn.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/abrdn/job/Edinburgh/Senior-Identity-and-Full-Stack-Engineer_R0074082 ## About the Role * Experience operating and supporting Identity Provider or Identity-as-a-Service platforms, ideally Okta but other Identity platforms will be considered. * Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA and identity security controls. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, identity integration and cloud-native services. * Strong software engineering capability across C# .NET APIs, backend services and secure integrations. * Experience with Terraform, GitHub, CI/CD automation and scripting tools. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate, mentor and support colleagues. Desirable: Okta administration, SCIM provisioning, access governance, GraphQL, Playwright, TypeScript, Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning, AI-assisted engineering tools and regulated financial services experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Identity & Full-Stack Engineer to take technical ownership of our customer-facing identity platform while contributing to application, API and cloud engineering initiatives. Based in Edinburgh, this permanent opportunity combines identity platform leadership with hands-on software engineering across Microsoft Azure and modern digital technologies. You will play a key role in improving security, reliability, automation and user experience across our digital estate. This is an opportunity to shape critical services, influence engineering standards and continue developing your expertise in a collaborative environment., * Own and evolve Aberdeen's customer-facing Identity Provider (IDP) and IDaaS platform, ensuring reliability, security and continuous improvement. * Design and implement authentication, SSO, federation, user lifecycle and access governance solutions using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML and SCIM. * Build and support cloud-native applications, APIs and integrations on Microsoft Azure, taking solutions from design through to production support. * Drive automation and engineering excellence through Terraform, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines and scripting tools. * Troubleshoot complex incidents, perform root-cause analysis and strengthen operational resilience across digital services. * Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership, standards and best practices across Digital Engineering. ## 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) - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [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 - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)