Principal, IT Software Engineer 1 (ForgeRock Dev Lead)

DIRECTV; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 127,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTV is looking for a Principal IT Software Engineer to lead the ForgeRock development team. This remote role involves mentoring, ensuring coding standards, and collaborating on comprehensive solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in agile environments and a solid understanding of identity management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software delivery experience in an agile environment.
• Good understanding of ForgeRock platform access and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide team members on the Scrum team.
• Ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with designers and product owners to deliver solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

NodeJS

ReactJS

Postman

SOAPUI

Mockito

Job description

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal, IT Software Engineer (ForgeRock Dev Lead)

to design and develop end-to-end solutions, managing dependencies and cross-team impacts. This role is responsible for planning short-term (sprint-to-sprint) and long-term (multiple PI) initiatives and organizing work and designs to meet the long-term targets.

Here’s what you’ll do :

• Mentor and guide team members on the Scrum team or development team by providing insight into technical approaches.
• Ensure coding standards and best practices are followed by the development team and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with designers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive solutions and ensure applications meet performance standards.
• Work with Enterprise and Solution Architects to define DIRECTV's future state application environments and plan for exiting applications.
• Develop and manage budgets for sustaining and enhancing projects across the Corporate Systems team.
• Oversee the integration team facilitating transactions among Corporate Systems applications and external sources.
• Manage risks and escalate issues to leadership when necessary to meet commitments or change directions.
• Participate in the development community to promote best practices through peer education.

What you’ll need to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of software delivery experience in an agile environment, supporting mobile-first, cloud-based applications.
• Good understanding of ForgeRock platform access and identity management.
• Hands-on experience developing ForgeRock journeys focusing on SSO, Access Management, Identity Federation, Multi-factor Authentication, Risk-based Authentication, etc.
• Experience with NodeJS and ReactJS frameworks.
• Skilled in working with REST and SOAP web services.
• Experience with Postman, SOAPUI, Mockito is preferred.
• Experience deploying and debugging AWS-based applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive approach.
• Independent problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Note: A background check may be required due to access to proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with local laws.

This role may require occasional travel, less than 5%.

This is a remote position based anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards :

Our compensation structure is competitive and designed to attract and retain talented employees. Salary ranges are role-, level-, and location-dependent.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES : $127,965 - $232,415

Low (N1) : $127,965 - $191,995

Mid (N2) : $134,700 - $202,100

High (N3) : $148,170 - $222,310

Top (N4) : $154,905 - $232,415

Additional details on specific salary ranges can be discussed during the hiring process. When considering base salary, bonuses, and benefits, the total compensation package is substantial.

Apply today!

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