At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
As a Senior Engineer in the auth team, you will design, build and deploy robust, secure and scalable auth & identity solutions that protect the Kpler platform and its users, support Kpler’s continual growth and ensure compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and deploy robust, secure and scalable auth & identity solutions
Maintain existing auth systems
Act as a technical authority in the auth & identity domain
Mentor and coach others in the team
Own the development and deployment of solutions from end to end
Ensure the output of the team is delivered to a high standard and meets the engineering organisations’ quality goals
Key Interfaces/Stakeholders
Kpler Enterprise clients
Product organisation
Engineering organisation
Experience & BackgroundEssential:
7+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
Experience with CIAM platforms, such as Auth0, Entra ID etc.
Strong grasp of authentication and authorisation concepts and standards, such as OAuth2 and OIDC
TypeScript
SQL
Containerisation (e.g. Docker)
DevOps - CI / CD
Strong command of written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience with Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure or GCP)
Terraform
Github Actions
Python
PHP
Qualifications
BSc/MSc in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent required
Competencies
Competencies:
Ensures Reliability & Readiness
Prioritises stability, scalability, monitoring, and production readiness in engineering decisions.
Leads Complex Initiatives
Drives large engineering efforts, coordinating design and balancing delivery, quality, and technical debt.
Drives Technical Excellence
Leads refactoring and improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Owns Major Incidents
Manages critical incidents, leads root cause analysis, and ensures lasting corrective actions.
Contributes to Architecture
Influences technical standards and contributes to cross-team architectural direction.
Aligns Engineering with Business Needs
Integrates user impact, business priorities, and system health into decision-making.
Delivers Measurable Outcomes
Sets clear success criteria and uses data to guide prioritisation and trade-offs.
We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
We make things happen
We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.
We build
together
We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
We are here to help
We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
