IAM Developer

emergiTEL; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian organization is seeking an IAM Developer for a fully remote role on a 6-month engagement. You will design and secure applications and APIs for identity and access management solutions, collaborate in Agile teams, and implement security best practices. Strong expertise in IAM, programming skills in Java/Python/JavaScript, and experience with IBM Verify are essential. This role allows for technical depth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Verify for authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and token handling.
• Background in developing and securing RESTful APIs and implementing security measures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and integration of IAM solutions including IBM Verify.
• Design and build secure backend applications leveraging OIDC and/or SAML.
• Develop and secure APIs with a focus on authentication and authorization.
• Guide decisions on API security patterns and token handling.
• Write secure, well-crafted code to protect against vulnerabilities.

Skills

IAM principles and frameworks

IBM Verify

OIDC, OAuth 2.0

RESTful API security

Java

Python

JavaScript

Secure coding practices

Cryptography

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a leading Canadian organization on a high-impact security initiative. They’re looking for a skilled IAM Developer to join their team on a 6-month engagement. This is a fully remote role focusing on mission-critical identity and access management solutions that strengthen cybersecurity for a large-scale environment.

If you are passionate about secure application design, authentication protocols, and cutting-edge IAM technologies, this role offers technical depth, innovation, and flexibility.

What You Will Do

As the IAM Developer you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, developing, and securing applications and APIs that enable reliable authentication and authorization flows. You will:

• Lead the implementation and integration of IAM solutions including IBM Verify.
• Design and build scalable secure backend applications leveraging OIDC and/or SAML.
• Develop and secure APIs with a focus on authentication, authorization, and zero-trust principles.
• Guide decisions on API security patterns, token handling, and encryption standards.
• Write secure, well-crafted code that protects against common vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection).
• Configure, integrate, and optimize IBM Security Verify for enterprise use.
• Collaborate in Agile, cross-functional teams contributing prototypes, architectural artifacts, and production-ready solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure deliverables meet best practices and acceptance criteria.

What You Bring

• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Verify for authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and token handling (JWT, revocation, expiration).
• Background in developing and securing RESTful APIs and implementing security measures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, plus exposure to security frameworks like Spring Security.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cryptographic standards (TLS, AES, RSA).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must hold (or be eligible for) Reliability Status clearance.

Key Skills

Cryptography, IAM, Security, Identity & Access Management, Java, Python, JavaScript, OAuth, OpenID Connect

Employment Type

Hourly

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1