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Job Description
Technical Lead (Microsoft Integration & Portal)
About iProov
iProov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world’s most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric assurance.
This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing , creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.
The Role
Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer
Location: UK - Hybrid
Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (20%) + Share Options + UK iProov Benefits
iProov is expanding its Microsoft integration capability and building a dedicated portal that uses our biometric technology to verify users and perform secure operations within Microsoft Entra (such as biometric registration, account creation, and account recovery).
We are seeking a senior hands-on Technical Lead to take ownership of this portal, its architecture, development, security, and roadmap while working closely with partners, who will continue to support feature development, especially for joint customer opportunities.
This role will suit a highly capable engineer with strong Microsoft ecosystem experience, excellent technical leadership skills, and a passion for delivering secure, elegant solutions.
How you can make an impact
Take technical ownership of the new portal and its long-term roadmap Translate high-level business requirements into solid technical designs Lead the engineering relationship with partners and oversee their deliverables Ensure the portal continues to advance iProov’s deepening integration with Microsoft Entra, including Verified ID, Credential Providers, PKI workflows, and governance Maintain extremely high security standards aligned with iProov’s reputation and customer expectations Act as a technical authority for customer conversations, solution design, and deployment support Help shape how iProov becomes the de facto biometric layer in the Microsoft ecosystem
What we would like to see from you
Deep understanding of the Microsoft technology ecosystem
Extensive experience with Azure, Microsoft , enterprise security architectures Strong familiarity with Entra ID, Entra ID Governance, and Verified ID
, Authentication & Device Management
Hands-on experience managing and integrating Active Directory and Entra ID Strong working knowledge of Intune, Microsoft PKI (AD CS, Cloud PKI), and Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA) Understanding of Windows Credential Providers and secure authentication flows
Software Engineering (C#/.NET + Windows platforms)
Senior-level development experience in C#/.NET, including architectural decision-making Experience with C/C++ on Windows (useful for lower-level integrations and credential provider work) Ability to drive high-quality engineering practices, code reviews, testing, and deployment standards
Frontend & Full-Stack Development
Comfortable developing or supervising development in JavaScript/HTML/CSS Understanding of modern frontend frameworks beneficial but not required
Database Engineering
Experienced with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and secure data design
Development Operations & Tooling
Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines Experience deploying and maintaining systems in cloud environments (Azure )
API Integration & Automation
Experience integrating Microsoft APIs (e.g., Microsoft Graph) Comfortable working with external 3rd-party APIs and SDKs Ability to design secure, scalable integration patterns
Security Mindset
Deep understanding of application and security Knowledge of threat models including MITM, injection attacks, replay attacks, session hijacking, and device compromise Ability to design secure mitigations and review third-party integrations with a critical eye
Leadership & Collaboration
Proven experience leading engineering teams and coordinating with external contractors Ability to own product direction, backlog, and technical decision-making Comfortable working directly with strategic partners (e.g., Microsoft) and enterprise customers Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into business impact
Customer-Facing & Problem-Solving
Enjoys working directly with customers to troubleshoot issues, design solutions, and support deployments Strong analytical and problem-solving ability across both technical and customer contexts
Use of AI for Productivity
Confident using AI tools to accelerate development, generate code, review security, improve content, and enhance problem-solving Comfortable developing processes that incorporate AI into workflows
Benefits
25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service) Growth Shares allocated after passing probation (6 months of service) Salary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car Scheme Nursery Sacrifice Scheme Work Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeks Life Assurance SmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your family Benefit from personalized 1:1 career coaching with our in-house Occupational Psychologist Award winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgets Enhanced paid family leave Pension - 5% employee, 3% employer Flexible hybrid working environment Free Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the WeWork office Free access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessions Vitality Health - a range of options available on this below
The Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:
Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology 50% off monthly gym memberships Apple watches significantly discounted based member vitality status Half price trainers with Runners Need Weekly rewards – Free coffee with Café Nero Monthly rewards – Free Cinema ticket Discounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality status Amazon prime free months based on activity Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods 75% off stays at Champneys Health Spas Allen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for free Access to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and Headspace Discounts on Weight Watchers 50%-80% off Comprehensive Private Health screenings
Our Culture & Recruitment Process
At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We’re a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building a workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of , , origin, ancestry, , , creed, or belief, , , reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or and maternity. Our goal is to find people who are passionate about creating a safer, more secure world.
Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, focusing solely on your qualifications, competence, and suitability for the role. We review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding the next steps in our interview process. If you need an adjustment for a or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to careers@iproov.com
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Software Engineer, Lead, Engineering, Software

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