Senior Customer Identity Solutions Engineer
- Sunnyvale, CA
- $60.00-70.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Customer Identity Solutions Engineer to architect, develop, and implement enterprise-grade customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions.
- This role requires deep expertise in identity management protocols, platform development, and enterprise integration patterns.
- The successful candidate will drive the design and delivery of scalable identity solutions that enhance customer experience while maintaining robust security standards.
- Architect and implement comprehensive CIAM solutions leveraging Liferay Portal, Auth0, and complementary identity management platforms
- Design and develop custom Liferay portlets, themes, layouts, and enterprise plugins aligned with business objectives
- Engineer secure integrations between identity platforms and enterprise systems including SSO solutions, CRM platforms, and directory services.
- Technical Leadership & Problem Resolution
- Lead complex technical troubleshooting initiatives for identity management systems and portal implementations
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of identity solutions across organizational technology stack
- Establish and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, integration specifications, and operational procedures
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Research and evaluate emerging identity management technologies, protocols, and industry best practices
- Drive adoption of modern authentication patterns and security frameworks to enhance platform capabilities
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing initiatives.
Must Have:
- Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise identity management solution development
- Technical Expertise
- Expert-level proficiency in identity management protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0/2.1, OpenID Connect, and JWT
- Advanced programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and SQL with demonstrated experience in enterprise application development
- Extensive experience with identity providers including Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), LDAP, and Active Directory
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
- Professional Skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex enterprise systems
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business stakeholders
- Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or SailPoint
- Proficiency with cloud-native identity services including AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, or Google Cloud Identity
- Experience with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git, GitLab) and collaborative development workflows
- Familiarity with cloud deployment patterns and scalable architecture design
- Industry certifications in identity management (CISSP, CIAM, or vendor-specific credentials), Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate: $60 - $70 an hour.
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).