SailPoint IdentityIQ API Lead

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Education sponsorship & growth

Cutting-edge tech projects

Flexible work hours

Insurance coverage

Hybrid work

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited seeks an experienced SailPoint IdentityIQ API Lead to design, develop, and maintain IIQ plugins, REST APIs, and workflows. You will architect secure API frameworks and drive integration with AD, Entra ID, LDAP, and other enterprise systems.

The role requires 8–12 years in IAM/IGA, strong Java and API skills, and leadership capabilities. This is a full-time hybrid position with location flexibility across Persistent locations in India.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of IAM/IGA experience.
• Hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ development and implementation.
• Experience with enterprise integrations and platform security.
• Strong Java, REST APIs, JSON, XML skills.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of SailPoint IIQ plugins, APIs, and extensions.
• Architect REST APIs and UI/pages within IdentityIQ.
• Design scalable, secure API frameworks to extend IdentityIQ.
• Integrate SailPoint IIQ with AD, Entra ID, LDAP, and enterprise apps.
• Mentor developers and ensure coding standards; support releases and CI/CD.

Skills

SailPoint IIQ expertise

IAM & IGA

Java

REST APIs

OAuth 2.0 / JWT

CI/CD / DevOps

AD / Entra ID / LDAP

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SailPoint IIQ Plugin SDK

Tomcat

Maven

Git

JSON

XML

SQL

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking an experienced SailPoint IdentityIQ API Lead with strong expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ plugin development, custom API solutions, and enterprise IAM integrations. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable SailPoint IdentityIQ extensions, plugins, workflows, and REST APIs.

• Role: SailPoint IdentityIQ API Lead
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of custom SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) plugins, APIs, and extensions.
• Architect and develop custom REST APIs, UI pages, backend services, workflows, rules, and task definitions within SailPoint IdentityIQ.
• Design scalable, secure, and reusable API frameworks to extend IdentityIQ functionality.
• Develop enterprise integration solutions between SailPoint IIQ and internal/external systems.
• Drive integration of SailPoint IdentityIQ with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), LDAP, ServiceNow, CyberArk, SAP, Workday, Oracle, Enterprise Applications.
• Define API standards, coding practices, security frameworks, and development methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to IAM development standards.
• Mentor developers on SailPoint plugin development and API architecture best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex plugin, API, integration, security, and performance-related issues.
• Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise IAM solutions.
• Support release planning, CI/CD implementation, deployment automation, and production support activities.
• Participate in platform enhancements, upgrades, performance optimization, and modernization initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
• Extensive hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) development and implementation.
• Strong expertise in SailPoint Plugin Development and Custom API Solutions.
• Deep understanding of SailPoint Plugin Framework, Plugin SDK, Plugin Packaging, Plugin Deployment Lifecycle,
• Proven experience developing custom REST APIs within SailPoint IdentityIQ Plugins.
• Strong proficiency in Java, REST APIs, JSON, XML, SQL, Maven, Git.
• Expertise in Identity Lifecycle Management (JML), Access Provisioning, Access Certification, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD), Access Governance.
• Experience with application onboarding and identity integration patterns.
• Knowledge of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, JWT, Authentication & Authorization Frameworks, Secure Coding Practices.
• Hands-on experience with Tomcat, CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps Practices, Release Management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to API performance, scalability, authentication, and integrations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”