Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.
The role
The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at G-Research safeguards digital identities to ensure secure, compliant access to our technology infrastructure.
Our mission is to implement cutting-edge IAM solutions that balance security with efficiency, enabling seamless access control while protecting organizational assets. By embracing automation and modern security practices, we aim to enhance productivity and foster a culture of security across the enterprise.
As a Software Engineer in the IAM team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing solutions that secure our authentication, authorization and user lifecycle management infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of IAM, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the Engineering division to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that are secure, efficient, and scalable.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading the development and integration of IAM solutions, aligning business needs with technical requirements
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand challenges and requirements, providing expertise to solve complex IAM-related problems
- Implementing and maintaining scalable, secure systems using a variety of technologies and products
- Driving the adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices within the IAM domain
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our IAM processes, tooling and practices
- Leading efforts to instil SDLC best practices in the team to improve the developer experience of working with existing systems, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into the development process without compromising efficiency or productivity
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Solid understanding of software architecture, concurrency, algorithms and data structures
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming with excellent problem-solving skills, using languages such as Java or C#
- A strong interest in the security domain, with enthusiasm for collaborating with software engineering colleagues to tackle complex technical challenges
The following skills and experiences are beneficial, but not essential:
- Domain knowledge of IAM tooling and processes, including JML processes, authentication, authorization, SAML, OIDC, MFA, PAM and PKI
- Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ, and directory services such as LDAP/Active Directory
- Proficiency in Linux
- Familiarity with security standards, such as ISO, CIS and NIST
- Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and SaaS platforms, including AWS and Azure
- Experience with frontend development using HTML, JavaScript, React, TypeScript and Angular
- Good knowledge of secure development practices, such as input sanitization, container security and cryptography
- Concurrent and distributed systems design
Why should you apply?
- Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub)
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days
- Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave
- Generous 401(k) plan
- 16-weeks’ fully paid parental leave
- Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
- Generous relocation allowance and support
- Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks
- Free on-site gym and car parking
This role is employed through our US affiliate
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
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What We Do
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance. We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets.
We take pride in our dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are prized and rewarded. We employ some of the best people in their field and are keen to nurture their talent in a supportive working environment.
