Engineering Manager – Authentication & Authorisation

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. Own the vision, strategy and execution roadmap for identity, authentication and authorisation across SMB and Enterprise .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, Denmark, Portugal, SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, with a focus on authentication and authorization strategies, while ensuring high security and compliance standards. Proven ability to drive technical discussions, manage stakeholder relationships, and execute complex migration strategies.

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Engineering ManagementAuthentication And Authorisation StandardsModern Identity PlatformsStakeholder ManagementClear Communication

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Hard Skills

OAuthSAMLOIDCMigration StrategyTechnical ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentOperational ExcellencePerformance SupportTeam ScalingLegacy System Update

Soft Skills

CoachingLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Amazon CognitoAuth0Stytch

Industry Keywords

Security ComplianceTechnical DebtProduct-Centric OrganisationHigh-Performing TeamDelivery Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, strategy and execution roadmap for identity, authentication and authorisation across SMB and Enterprise
Drive delivery and outcomes for the Authentication & Authorisation team
Roll out a new identity platform across Enterprise offerings
Define and execute a migration strategy between the SMB legacy service and Enterprise architecture
Update legacy authentication services while reducing risk and technical debt
Maintain high security, compliance, performance and trust
Partner with Product, Security, Compliance and Core Platform teams to align priorities and manage dependencies
Guide technical discussions and complex architectural trade-offs
Improve software development, operational excellence, quality and ways of working
Hire, coach and grow a high-performing team of 6–10 software engineers
Report to the VP of Engineering
Strengthen delivery rhythm and operational excellence
Deliver migration and modernisation milestones and clarify a sustainable path between SMB and Enterprise authentication architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience as an Engineering Manager or equivalent people-lead role, including coaching and performance support
Strong hands-on technical depth in authentication and authorisation domains and standards such as OAuth, SAML and OIDC
Experience with modern identity platforms such as Amazon Cognito, Auth0 or Stytch within a product-centric organisation
Architectural credibility and a track record guiding teams through technical complexity, migrations and legacy constraints
Strong stakeholder management across engineering, product and risk-focused partners
Clear and consistent communication
Ability to lead through ambiguity and create momentum
Background as a software architect or staff-level engineer before moving into people leadership (nice to have)
Experience in security- or compliance-sensitive domains (nice to have)
Experience scaling teams through hiring and clear ownership while maintaining delivery quality (nice to have)
Application must be submitted in English
Must have the legal right to work in the chosen location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your own Pleo card
Catered lunches or a lunch allowance based on the local office
Comprehensive private healthcare, with coverage options including Vitality, Alan or Médis depending on location
25 days of holiday plus public holidays
Hybrid and fully remote working options
Option to purchase 5 additional holiday days through salary sacrifice
Free mental health and well-being support through MyndUp
Paid parental leave