Senior Full-Stack Engineer Identity & Authentication

Senior Full-Stack Engineer Identity & Authentication Overview

Kpler is looking for a senior full-stack engineer to join its identity and authentication function in the United Kingdom. This is a full-time hybrid role within the engineering organisation, specifically aligned to the application platform area. The position sits in a team responsible for protecting the platform and its users through strong identity and access capabilities, while also helping the business scale and remain compliant as it grows.

The company describes itself as a provider of market intelligence for commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Its goal is to make complex global trade information easier to understand and use, so customers can make better decisions. Kpler says it has been building this platform since 2014 and now employs a large international workforce of more than 850 people across 69 countries.

What you will do

• Architect, develop, and release identity and authentication solutions that are secure, resilient, and able to scale with the platform.
• Help protect both the Kpler platform and its users by strengthening the authentication and identity layer.
• Keep existing authentication services and systems maintained and functioning effectively.
• Act as a go-to technical expert for identity and authentication topics within the team and across the wider organisation.
• Support the growth of other engineers through mentoring, coaching, and day-to-day technical guidance.
• Take responsibility for solutions from development through to deployment, ensuring delivery is complete and well executed.
• Make sure the team’s output meets a high engineering bar and contributes to the organisation’s quality goals.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise clients, product partners, and engineering colleagues to deliver the right outcomes.

What the role calls for

• At least seven years of experience working as a full-stack software engineer.
• Practical experience with CIAM or identity platforms such as Auth0 or Entra ID.
• A strong understanding of authentication and authorisation principles, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript.
• Additional technical exposure in areas such as SQL, container technologies like Docker, and DevOps practices including continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• The ability to operate as a senior technical contributor who can guide others and take ownership of complex work.

Team and company context

You would be joining the auth team, working alongside colleagues across Kpler’s enterprise customer base, product organisation, and engineering teams. The company says it values decisive action, collaborative problem-solving, and being approachable and supportive to both colleagues and clients. It also emphasises that it welcomes different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional information

Kpler encourages people to apply even if they do not meet every requirement listed, noting that experience can come in many forms and that diverse perspectives strengthen the team. By applying, candidates confirm that they have read and accepted the Staff Privacy Notice.

To apply, use the application link provided on the job page.

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