Explore Group
Lead Engineer — Identity & Authentication
How you stack up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Lead Engineer — Identity & Authentication
About the opportunity
A high-growth, internationally operating digital finance business is seeking a Lead Engineer to take ownership of identity and authentication at the core of their platform. This is a pivotal role within a security-first engineering culture, working across a product that operates at scale in a tightly governed regulatory landscape.
You will have genuine ownership — shaping architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving a roadmap that touches millions of users across multiple jurisdictions.
What you'll be doing
Architect, build, and continuously improve identity and authentication infrastructure at scale Balance frictionless user experience with stringent compliance and regulatory obligations Lead technical decision-making across authentication protocols, session management, and access control Partner with security, product, and platform teams to embed identity best practices across the stack Drive improvements to systems that operate across multiple regulated markets simultaneously Mentor and technically guide a team of engineers working within your domain
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What we're looking for
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Proven engineering background within heavily regulated sectors — banking, payments, or digital assets Deep hands-on experience designing and scaling identity and authentication systems Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS Fluency with modern authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and WebAuthn Track record of leading technical work in fast-moving, high-availability environments A security-minded engineering philosophy with an eye for both developer and end-user experience
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location