Senior Engineer - IAM

Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. We process payments for companies that shape the digital economy. Using flexible and scalable technology, we help businesses around the globe to boost acceptance rates, reduce processing costs, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major revenue stream. Headquartered in London, with 16 offices worldwide, Checkout.com is trusted by leading brands such as Sony, Uber, Deliveroo, Sainsbury’s, Wise, Patreon, GE Healthcare, Rail Europe, and The Financial Times.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

Senior Engineer I at Checkout.com

As a Senior Engineer I specialising in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on OKTA, you will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of our IAM solutions in support of our internal customers. Your role will involve designing secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes, managing the OKTA environment, and ensuring seamless integration with various applications and systems. You will play a crucial part in safeguarding our organisation's digital assets and enhancing user experiences.

How you’ll make an impact

Design and Implementation:

• Architect and deploy robust IAM solutions with OKTA, ensuring they meet business and security requirements.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies, procedures, and standards to maintain system integrity.
• Contribute to and lead projects to constantly improve the maturity, user experience and capabilities of our Okta implementation based on business needs and stakeholder requirements

Administration and Support:

• Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access management within the OKTA environment.
• Resolve IAM-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and enhance system reliability.
• Conduct regular system audits and generate compliance reports.
• Design and support Checkout’s regular campaigns to recertify user access
• Provide end user escalation support
• Create and maintain technical documentation for both internal technology teams and customers

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure IAM solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory standards.
• Perform security assessments and implement necessary improvements to strengthen system security.
• Collaborate with security teams to respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Partner with IT, security, and application teams to address and fulfil their IAM needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff.
• Lead and contribute to IAM-related projects, ensuring successful and timely execution.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on IAM and OKTA trends and technologies, proposing enhancements for process improvement.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain expertise in IAM.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.

Experience:

• Proven track record of designing and implementing IAM solutions in complex environments.
• Experience with the OKTA platform strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of IAM concepts and best practices relating to SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Identity Governance and PAM.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols, and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and a proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Typescript for automation and integration.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST/FedRamp, SOX, SOC, ISO, SOC2, PCI, ZeroTrust, SaaS Security Framework, Data Security Foundations, etc.
• Practical experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc) to manage containerised applications, serverless code, and databases

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a team-oriented mindset.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritising workload effectively.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Certifications:

• OKTA Certified Professional or Administrator
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

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