ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)

Adidev Technologies Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidev Technologies Inc. seeks a ForgeRock Engineer with Java expertise to join the IAM team on-site in New Jersey. The role focuses on implementing ForgeRock components (AM/IDM/DS/IG), extending capabilities with Java, and integrating with enterprise systems and cloud services.

You will design and deploy IAM solutions, develop REST APIs and custom plugins, and ensure security and regulatory compliance across platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of Java/J2EE development experience.
• 2–5+ years with ForgeRock Identity Platform (AM/IDM/DS/IG).
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts: SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP.
• Experience with REST APIs, scripting (Groovy/JavaScript).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy IAM solutions using ForgeRock platform.
• Customize ForgeRock components with Java to meet security needs.
• Integrate ForgeRock with enterprises apps, directories, cloud services.
• Implement identity lifecycle: provisioning, auth, authorization, SSO, MFA, federation.
• Develop REST APIs and plugins to extend ForgeRock.
• Troubleshoot IAM for performance and integration issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps to automate builds and deployments.
• Support security audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Java

J2EE

ForgeRock

IAM

SAML

OAuth2

OIDC

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security

DevOps

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)

Location: Onsite NJ ]

Type: [Full-time / Contract]

Experience Level: [Mid/Senior]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled ForgeRock Engineer with strong Java development expertise to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing and customizing ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS, IG) and a solid foundation in Java to extend platform capabilities, integrate with enterprise systems, and build secure identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy IAM solutions using the ForgeRock Identity Platform (AM, IDM, DS, IG).
• Customize ForgeRock components using Java to meet business and security requirements.
• Integrate ForgeRock with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud services (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, AWS, GCP).
• Implement identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and federation.
• Develop REST APIs and custom plugins for extending ForgeRock functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues related to performance, scalability, and integration.
• Work with DevOps teams to automate build and deployment pipelines for ForgeRock components.
• Participate in security audits and ensure solutions comply with regulatory and policy requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–7+ years of professional experience in Java/J2EE development.
• 2–5+ years of experience with the ForgeRock Identity Platform (preferably versions 6.x or later).
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript), and ForgeRock custom development.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, SSL/TLS, encryption, and identity governance.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ForgeRock certifications (e.g., ForgeRock Certified Access Management Specialist).
• Experience with cloud-based IAM deployments.
• Background in cybersecurity, networking, or infrastructure engineering.