Lead Engineer( Security & Identity) AuthO

Join the team shaping modern Customer Identity experiences!

At Versent, we're helping customers build secure, seamless digital experiences through modern identity solutions. We're looking for a Lead Engineer - Customer Identity (Auth0) to lead the design, implementation and delivery of large-scale Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions using Auth0.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll work with customers, architects and engineering teams to build secure, scalable authentication and authorisation platforms that support millions of users. You'll provide technical leadership across engagements, mentor engineers, and help organisations modernise their approach to customer identity.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design and implementation of Auth0-based Customer Identity (CIAM) solutions.

• Architect modern authentication and authorisation patterns using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML and Federation.

• Design and deliver customer registration, login, account recovery and self-service identity journeys.

• Build secure integrations between Auth0 and customer applications, APIs and third-party identity providers.

• Provide technical leadership across customer engagements, guiding teams through architecture, design and delivery.

• Develop custom Auth0 Actions, integrations and extensibility solutions to meet complex business requirements.

• Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, best practices and career development.

• Work closely with customers to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable identity solutions.

• Drive engineering excellence through automation, CI/CD, testing and modern cloud-native delivery practices.

• Act as a trusted advisor, helping organisations strengthen their customer identity strategy, security posture and digital experience.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience designing and delivering Auth0 solutions.

• Deep understanding of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM).

• Expertise in OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA and identity federation.

• Experience integrating identity platforms with modern web, mobile and API ecosystems.

• Strong engineering background across JavaScript/Node.js, TypeScript, .NET or similar technologies.

• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex customer-facing solutions.

• Passion for identity, security and creating exceptional user experiences.

Life at Versent

We're a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible. At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth. We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success.

We also offer our team:

• Flexibility: We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.

• Learning: We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft.

• Access to Benefits That Fit Your Life: From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities. There’s something for everyone.

• Health & Wellbeing Programmes: We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.

• Connection: Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.

• Recognition: We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do!

• Career opportunity: We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career.

At Versent, we don't adhere to a one-size-fits-all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfill all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive, don't be shy and apply!

If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].