ForgeRock Developer

LA International; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a skilled ForgeRock Developer in Glasgow for a hybrid role on a 1-year contract. You will design, develop, implement and support ForgeRock IAM products including AM, IDM, DS and IG, with focus on authentication, authorization, SSO and MFA.

Responsibilities include building authentication trees and journeys, implementing OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JWT; integrating ForgeRock with enterprise apps, cloud platforms and APIs; and ensuring secure identity lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• ForgeRock IAM platform expertise (AM/IDM/DS/IG).
• Hands-on with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML 2.0, LDAP, JWT and MFA.
• Experience with identity federation and IAM solutions.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, REST APIs and JSON.
• Experience with LDAP directories and directory services.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using ForgeRock components.
• Configure ForgeRock AM/IDM/DS/IG based on requirements.
• Develop authentication trees, journeys, adaptive authentication, and SSO.
• Implement OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JWT and MFA.
• Integrate ForgeRock with enterprise apps, cloud platforms, APIs and identity providers.
• Develop connectors, workflows, scripts and REST integrations.
• Configure identity lifecycle management, provisioning and RBAC.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Participate in security reviews and ensure IAM compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, security teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

ForgeRock IAM Suite (AM IDM DS IG)

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect (OIDC)

SAML 2.0

JWT

MFA

Identity Federation

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

REST APIs

JSON

LDAP

Linux/Unix

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: ForgeRock Developer

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

IR35: Inside

Your responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled ForgeRock Developer with hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting ForgeRock IAM products, including Access Management (AM), Identity Management (IDM), Identity Gateway (IG), and Directory Services (DS). The candidate should have strong expertise in authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, API security, and identity lifecycle manage

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using ForgeRock platform components.
• Configure and customize ForgeRock AM, IDM, DS, and IG based on business and security requirements.
• Develop authentication trees, journeys, adaptive authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
• Implement OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Integrate ForgeRock with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, APIs, and third-party identity providers.
• Develop custom connectors, workflows, scripts, and REST-based integrations.
• Configure identity lifecycle management, provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access controls.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis and resolution.
• Participate in security reviews and ensure IAM solutions comply with organizational security standards.
• Collaborate with architects, security teams, application teams, and business stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in ForgeRock IAM Suite (AM, IDM, DS, IG).
• Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, LDAP, JWT, and MFA.
• Experience in identity federation and access management solutions.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, REST APIs, and JSON.
• Experience with LDAP directories and directory services management.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.