Java CIAM Developer

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainhunter Systems Ltd in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior CIAM Developer to drive and implement enterprise identity and access management solutions. You will lead hands-on engineering for Java backend services and CIAM platforms to ensure secure, scalable identity services across the client bank environment.

You will design, implement, and optimize CIAM frameworks, including SSO, MFA, OAuth2/OIDC, and federation, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience on microservice implementation using Java/J2EE, Spring, Gradle, NodeJS, Restful APIs, Cloud SQL, and Kafka.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with ForgeRock or Ping Identity CIAM platforms.
• 5 years experience in automating deployment processes and working with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Google Cloud Deployment, etc.)
• Strong understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP.
• Proven ability to design IAM solutions for enterprise/cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with identity federation, SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication.

Responsibilities

• Drive hands-on engineering, configuration, and integration of CIAM solutions for enterprise security and reliability.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve CIAM capabilities and services.
• Design CIAM frameworks aligned with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and apply best practices for identity federation, SSO, MFA, OAuth2/OIDC.
• Ensure CIAM work meets regulatory, compliance, and security requirements across channels/geographies.
• Support onboarding and expansion of digital channels into CIAM platforms.
• Perform risk assessments and security reviews for CIAM integrations.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and operations teams for smooth CIAM adoption.
• Provide documentation and architecture guidance to engineering teams.

Skills

Java / J2EE

Spring

RESTful APIs

Kafka

CI/CD

Terraform

OAuth2 / OIDC

SAML

LDAP

PingIdentity

ForgeRock

Jenkins

Cloud SQL

Tools

PingFederate

PingAccess

PingDirectory

ForgeRock (AM, IDM, DS)

Jenkins

Google Cloud Deployment

Job description

Work Style: Hybrid - Hybrid (3 days in office)

Location: Downtown Toronto

Anticipated Start Date: Dec 1, 2026

Pay rate: $75 - $80 per hour

End Client: Scotia Bank

Contract: 1 year term - 5yrs+ Sr Client Identity Access Management Developer with Java Backend API /Springboot skills.

- Technical Must to have : PingIndentity or ForgeRock Identity

Contributes to the overall success of the Enterprise Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) Engineering function by ensuring that engineering initiatives, delivery plans, and strategic goals are executed effectively. The role ensures compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements while championing customer?focused engineering and reliable identity services across the enterprise.

• Is this role right for you? In this role you will:Drive the hands?on engineering, configuration, and integration of CIAM solutions that support enterprise security strategies, reliability standards, and digital identity modernization goals.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve CIAM capabilities and supporting services.
• Design and implement CIAM frameworks aligned with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and apply best practices for identity federation, SSO, MFA, OAuth2/OIDC flows, and adaptive authentication.
• Ensure CIAM engineering work meets regulatory, compliance, and security requirements across channels and geographies.
• Support onboarding, integration, and expansion of digital channels into CIAM platforms, ensuring stable and secure implementations.
• Perform risk assessments and technical security reviews for CIAM integrations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Continuously refine and enhance deployment processes, onboarding workflows, and implementation guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, product, security, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient adoption of CIAM services.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and documentation to engineering teams and partner groups to support optimal use of CIAM platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
• Establish effective working relationships across multiple technology and business partners, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champion a customer?focused engineering mindset and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:7+ years of hands-on experience on microservice implementation using Java/J2EE, Spring framework, Gradle, NodeJS, Restful APIs, Cloud SQL, and Kafka.
• 5+ years of hands?on experience with major CIAM platforms, specifically ForgeRock (AM, IDM, DS), Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingAccess, PingDirectory), with exposure to Okta an asset.
• 5 years of experience in automating deployment processes and working with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Google Cloud Deployment, etc.)
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP.
• Proven ability to design and implement IAM solutions for enterprise and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with identity federation, SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication strategies.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) for IAM deployment and automation.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex IAM integrations. Strong work ethic and reliability
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience delivering training using virtual conferencing
• Ability to develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Ability to prepare communications, briefings, and technical summaries for senior stakeholders when required.
• Proven success working within a matrix organization and collaborating across cross?functional teams.
• Strong prioritizing, planning, analytical, presentation, project/change management, and relationship building skills