Software Engineer – IAM (Aura)

Job title:

Software Engineer – IAM (Aura)

Company

Neo4j

Job description

Neo4j’s managed cloud offering, Aura, brings the power of graph databases to the cloud. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer – Identity and Access Management to architect, implement, and manage enterprise IAM strategies. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant IAM solutions across AuraDB.You will work closely with security architecture, development, infrastructure, and business teams to deploy IAM capabilities across critical applications and systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in both planning and hands-on execution.The Role:IAM Architecture & ImplementationDesign, architect, and implement IAM technologies and roadmaps.Develop and maintain scalable IAM solutions including identity governance and authentication frameworks.Authentication & AuthorizationImplement and manage tooling for configuring authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, LDAP, MFA) and lifecycle management (SCIM).Integrate with enterprise SSO providers (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, etc).Design and implement relevant access control paradigms for differing business use cases (RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ReBAC, FGA).Manage application authentication via Auth0.Develop access control policies based on least privilege principles.Support various authentication and encryption methods: JWT, service accounts, workload identity including SPIFFE/SPIRE, client credentials, mTLS, request signing.Security & ComplianceApply zero trust principles and secure identity patterns for internal/external systems.Assess and manage IAM attack surfaces and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (SOC 2).Collaboration & LeadershipCollaborate with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders using Agile methodologies.Mentor team members on IAM technologies and best practices. * Produce clear, well-structured documentation for technical and non-technical audiencesExperience:Required5+ years of professional experience in Identity and Access Management.7+ years of backend development or software engineering experience.Strong hands-on experience with IAM systems (Okta, Auth0, Ping Identity, Oracle Access Manager, AWS IAM, Azure AD/Entra ID).Deep understanding of IAM principles, authentication/authorization protocols, and identity lifecycle management.Solid grasp of identity security frameworks, protocols, and secure design patterns.Experience with Python or GoLang.Experience with at least one of the major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure).PreferredFamiliarity with Kubernetes#LI-HybridWhy Join Neo4j?Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph database in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j.

• Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It

in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR * Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history.

• 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include

and . * Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success.

• Countless

. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform. * A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers.

• Neo4j was named as a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems among 19 other recognized global DBMS vendors. Neo4j was also ranked as a Strong Performer among 14 top vendors in The Forrester Wave™: Vector Databases, Q3 2024.

shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we’d encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues.One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application.Neo4j Values:Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values:(we)-[:VALUE]-
(relationships)
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(userSuccess)
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(:Culture {type: [‘Open’, ‘Inclusive’]})
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(:Discussions {nature: ‘IntellectuallyHonest’})
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Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:24:03 GMT

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