IAM Journeyman Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and upkeep of software components and services that support ICAM products, including SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory.

• Architect and create RESTful and SOAP APIs that connect ICAM services with VA applications and external systems, incorporating JSON and XML message/payload design.

• Design and enhance SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access patterns to support identity data validation, reconciliation, and large-scale reporting.

• Develop and assess backend services and integration components mainly using Java and Python, while enforcing secure coding practices and adhering to enterprise coding standards.

• Direct technical design and facilitate onboarding of new application integrations within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments.

• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution for intricate defects and production challenges.

• Supervise code reviews, design evaluations, and provide technical guidance for junior and mid-level software engineers.

• Spearhead identity resolution and person-matching feature design and development in collaboration with the IAM Architecture team.

• Assess technical strategies and provide architectural recommendations for new ICAM capabilities and integrations.

• Document application designs, APIs, and data interfaces while establishing standards for technical documentation and runbooks.

• Engage in and direct Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.

• Coordinate code deployments and release activities in collaboration with the IAM Release Manager.

• Support Section 508 compliance in application development and remediation initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, combined with 8+ years of professional software development experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Practical experience in developing with Python and Java, including the design and construction of intricate backend services.

• Proficiency in architecting, designing, building, or integrating RESTful and/or SOAP APIs.

• Familiarity with JSON and XML data formats, including parsing, transformation, and payload design.

• Experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases.

• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git and collaborative software development practices.

• Proven experience in leading technical design initiatives and mentoring fellow engineers.

• Background in working within Agile Scrum or SAFe delivery teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation and present design decisions to technical stakeholders.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

• Capability to acquire and sustain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.