IAM Software Engineer x2

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a senior Software Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and specific expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure ID. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure are required. This role involves delivering solutions in a large enterprise environment and acting as a Subject Matter Expert throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience as a Software Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Azure ID.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing and system monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for Identity and Access Management.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert during the project lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve system problems during standard work hours.

Skills

Software Engineering

Identity Access Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure ID

Jenkins

Git

Java

Job description

Typical Day in Role:

• Deliver solutions for Identity and Access Management in a large enterprise environment in alignment with enterprise security requirements and standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Identity Access Management during project lifecycle including development, testing and implementation.
• Partnering with stakeholders of both upstream and downstream systems to ensure proposed solutions align to appropriate technical and security standards or frameworks.
• Onboarding and supporting enterprise-wide applications integrated with IAM solutions.
• Investigate, perform root cause analysis and resolve system problems during standard work hours and/or assigned on call hours.

Reporting to Principal Solution Architect.

Candidate Requirements / Must-Have Skills:

1. 10+ years of working experience as a Software Engineer.
2. 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure ID and Conditional Access in a large enterprise environment.
3. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with technologies about web access management, authentication, Multi‑Factor authentication, single sign‑on authorization, and identity lifecycle management, such as on SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, LDAP, MFA, REST and API Gateway integration.
4. Strong knowledge on technologies about cloud computing, Windows server operating system, directory system, networking, and system monitoring.

Nice‑To‑Have Skills:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience on DevOps such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, etc. and understanding of Java and web application development.
• Microsoft certifications related to Entra ID or MS security or any related MS certifications.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GISF, GSEC.

Soft Skills:

• Superior problem‑solving skills to resolve work issues with the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication both verbal and written and good interpersonal skills to build relationships with business partners.