Senior Java Architect

The Senior Web Security Architect role in the Infrastructure Security Technologies (IST) organization delivers solutions utilizing commercial off-the-shelf products and custom developed solutions. These solutions must consider industry best practices as part of each design. This individual will be responsible for design, development, implementation, and support of high-performance distributed applications and services in Identity and Access Management space. Expertise in the integration of complex enterprise components will be necessary to support the products within the IST organization. This role utilizes appropriate programming languages to develop and/or modify new and existing applications that help integrate processes within security technologies across other functional areas within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on Java Development by supporting legacy applications while implementing the adoption of modern software engineering & delivery practices using Java, Spring Boot REST/Microservices, etc.

As a Senior Architect working in IST Team, you will partner with Product Owners, Tech leads, Software Developers, Software Engineers, and Delivery professionals to provide the integrations of applications and IAM Services into CIAM Platforms mainly Ping Federate Suite.

Provide guidance for architecture design and development of applications, products, and services, lead implementations and ensure successful delivery of solutions

Identify technical opportunities and risks to improve the overall quality and resiliency of applications in partnership with other application development team members

Ensure technology requirements and challenges are resolved in a consistent and timely manner

Research and evaluate new technologies/tools/software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities in line with the technology strategy of the organization

Work with the business and systems teams to identify the right architecture for implementing new solutions, products and modules

Design and develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate suitability and viability of new technologies and solutions from both functional and technical perspectives

Support the systems and business teams with estimates, analysis, design, development, performance, scalability, and benchmark test guidance and providing subject matter expertise in technology and design

Provide exceptional system support for products, tools, applications, and LOB inquiries

Strong organizational skills and efficient time management

Demonstrate a passion for learning and willingness to adopt new technologies

Maintains a proactive approach to learning about IAM-aligned components within the Information Security Active Directory technical environment Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Bachelor’s in computer science and related work experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of technical experience in architecture, design and development of applications utilizing a wide range of technologies in IAM space

Experience in J2EE technologies, Advanced Java, Spring Boot Angular, and REST API

Experienced in SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, and scripting knowledge

Understanding of JSON, SOAP, REST, RAML, SAML, oAuth and OIDC - application, message, communication protocols and authentication mechanisms

Experience and understanding of Frameworks like Spring boot/Hibernate

Working experience with Web Services, REST APIs, etc.

Working experience with relational database such as Oracle/DB2/SQL

Solid understanding of microservices architecture knowledge and best practices

Experience with version control using GIT, Jira and other Dev Tools

Experienced in Linux and Windows operating systems

Strong understanding of development, secure coding, SDLC methodologies

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with business and technology teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Create practical, robust, and scalable architectures and solutions

Experience in the Identity Access Management technologies and products is a plus