Software Engineer, Developer, Backend - Java - Identity - IAMContract - Until End of December 2026 (Renewable)Rate: £500 per day - Inside IR35Location:Essex based offices (between Brentwood and Basildon) 4 days a weekThe banking and finance arm of one of the world''s leading manufacturing companies and a household name is seeking a software engineer, software developer with Backend, Back End and Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise.The Backend Software Engineer will join the Identity Management Services team, (IAM) focusing on the core platform work that powers identity infrastructure. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Ensure the platform is secure and resilientEssential Skill and Experience:# 8+ years working with backend technologies including Java, Java Frameworks# Web development - DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) # Security and identity management (IAM)# Monitoring and logging # Relational databases # Server-Side technologies# AgileDesirable (not essential) Skills and Experience: Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations) Problem-Solving and debugging Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)