Sailpoint Identityiq (IIQ) Senior Developer - Urgent

Initialize IT; United States; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Initialize IT is seeking a SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Senior Developer to design, build and support enterprise IAM solutions. This remote role is a 3-month rolling contract requiring hands-on IIQ development and strong integration skills.

You will own end-to-end delivery, from requirements to hypercare, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. 8–12 years of IAM experience and deep IIQ knowledge are essential, along with Java/BeanShell and REST/SOAP integrations.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of IT experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ development.
• Strong IAM concepts: authentication vs authorization, identity lifecycle, access governance, RBAC/ABAC, SoD, least privilege.
• Strong Java/BeanShell development and debugging skills.
• Experience building integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, JDBC/SQL, file transfers and LDAP/AD.
• Experience with IIQ LCM, Access Requests, Provisioning, Workflows, Rules, Forms, Roles, Certifications, and Policies.
• Knowledge of deployment models, environment setup and production support practices.
• Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools (Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins/Azure DevOps).
• Strong troubleshooting and communication for cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of IIQ solutions (workflows, rules, forms, certifications, policies).
• Develop integrations with AD/Azure AD, LDAP, databases, HR systems and SaaS applications using IIQ connectors and web services.
• Implement and optimize JML, access requests, provisioning/deprovisioning, and role management.
• Configure governance features including access certifications, reviews, SoD, policy violations, and reporting.
• Build IIQ artifacts: Identity Cubes, Applications, Managed Attributes, Roles, Policies, LCM configurations.
• Create and maintain custom rules (BeanShell/Java), workflows, and task schedules; troubleshoot across environments.
• Own end-to-end delivery: requirements analysis, technical design, development, unit testing, deployment and hypercare.
• Support upgrades, patching, and migrations; assess impact and validate post-upgrade functionality.
• Collaborate with IAM architects, security, infrastructure, and application teams to define standards.
• Drive engineering quality: code reviews, documentation, CI/CD practices, performance tuning.
• Provide Level 3 support and root-cause analysis for IAM services.

Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Java

BeanShell

Scripting

PowerShell

Python

REST/SOAP

JDBC/SQL

LDAP/AD

Azure AD

Tomcat

Application Servers

Linux/Windows basics

Git

CI/CD pipelines

RBAC

SoD/Access control

Tools

Tomcat

Application Servers

Linux/Windows basics

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Senior Developer - remote - 3 months rolling

Technical Skills (Core)

• SailPoint IdentityIQ: LCM, certification campaigns, role model, policies, workflows, rules, task scheduling, reporting, troubleshooting
• Languages: Java, BeanShell; Scripting (PowerShell/Python) is a plus
• Integrations: REST/SOAP, JDBC/SQL, LDAP/AD, Azure AD
• Platforms/Tools: Tomcat, application Servers, Linux/Windows basics, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Security: RBAC, least privilege, auditability, access review controls

Role Summary

We are seeking a SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Senior Developer/Engineer with 8-12 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to design, build, and support enterprise-scale identity solutions. This role focuses on hands-on development and integration in SailPoint IIQ, delivering access governance, life cycle management, joiner-mover-leaver (JML) processes, and compliance controls across diverse applications and directories.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions (workflows, rules, forms, certifications, policies, identity life cycle events).
• Develop and enhance integrations/connectors with target systems (AD/Azure AD, LDAP, databases, HR systems, SaaS applications) using IIQ connectors, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and custom provisioning logic.
• Implement and optimize JML processes, access request, approvals, provisioning/deprovisioning, and role/entitlement management.
• Configure and customize governance features including access certifications, access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD), policy violations, and reporting.
• Build and maintain IIQ artifacts: Identity Cubes, Applications, Managed Attributes, Roles, Policies, LCM configurations, and Identity Profiles.
• Create and maintain custom rules (BeanShell/Java), workflows, and task schedules; troubleshoot and resolve issues in lower environments and production.
• Own end-to-end delivery: requirements analysis, technical design, development, unit testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Support upgrades, patching, and environment migrations; assess impact, remediate customizations, and validate functionality post-upgrade.
• Collaborate with IAM architects, security, infrastructure, and application teams to define standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Drive engineering quality: code reviews, documentation, CI/CD practices, and performance tuning.
• Provide Level 3 support, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement for IAM services and operational processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 years of overall IT experience, with strong hands-on experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ development and implementation.
• Solid understanding of IAM concepts: authentication vs authorization, identity life cycle, access governance, RBAC/ABAC, SoD, least privilege.
• Strong development skills with Java and/or BeanShell, and the ability to debug code effectively.
• Experience building integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, JDBC/SQL, flat files, and directory services (LDAP/Active Directory).
• Experience with IIQ LCM, Access Requests, Provisioning, Workflows, Rules, Forms, Roles, Certifications, and Policies.
• Working knowledge of IdentityIQ deployment models, environment setup, and production support practices.
• Familiarity with source control and build/deploy processes (eg, Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins/Azure DevOps).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, performance considerations, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical designs and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• SailPoint IdentityIQ certification(s) or equivalent IAM certification(s).
• Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow, PAM tools, or IGA platforms (Saviynt, Okta IGA, etc.).
• Experience with cloud IAM patterns and integrations (Azure AD, AWS IAM/SSO, Google Workspace).
• Experience implementing SoD policies and compliance controls for frameworks such as SOX, ISO 27001, or GDPR.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (where applicable).
• Experience with ITSM processes/tools (eg, ServiceNow) and on-call/production support.