Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Discovery

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Roth/Traditional

Generous PTO

Above-market Bonuses

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Discovery to build backend systems that uncover and reconcile identity data at scale. The role emphasizes secure services and production-grade data workflows in a remote setting.

Responsibilities include designing a Python discovery engine and Java/Kotlin cloud services, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver secure identity intelligence solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, especially backend systems.
• Strong Python proficiency; Java or Kotlin for backend services.
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and data-processing pipelines.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and/or LDAP systems.
• Knowledge of cloud IAM models like AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, or GCP IAM.
• Proficient in secure software development practices, authentication, and encryption.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a Python discovery engine and Java/Kotlin cloud services.
• Build systems to discover privileged accounts and related data.
• Solve identity correlation issues across multiple systems.
• Implement incremental re-scan and state-reconciliation capabilities.
• Create testing and diagnostic tools for code in non-debuggable environments.
• Design workflows that operate safely in production networks.
• Develop secure data-processing workflows aligned with a zero-knowledge architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical design and feature delivery.

Skills

Python

Java/Kotlin

Backend systems

Distributed systems

APIs

Active Directory/LDAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Entra ID, GCP IAM)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Identity & Access Discovery to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will focus on building backend systems that discover, correlate, and reconcile identity and privileged access data across complex environments. You will develop secure services and data-processing workflows that operate reliably in production networks and support accurate access visibility at scale. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that strengthen identity intelligence, automation, and security outcomes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $135,000 - $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a Python discovery engine and Java/Kotlin cloud services.
• Build systems to discover privileged accounts and related data.
• Solve identity correlation issues across multiple systems.
• Implement incremental re-scan and state-reconciliation capabilities.
• Create testing and diagnostic tools for code in non-debuggable environments.
• Design workflows that operate safely in production networks.
• Develop secure data-processing workflows aligned with a zero-knowledge architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical design and feature delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, especially in backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with additional Java or Kotlin skills for backend services.
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and data-processing pipelines in uncontrolled environments.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and/or LDAP systems.
• Knowledge of cloud IAM models like AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, or GCP IAM.
• Proficient in secure software development practices, authentication, and encryption.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage including domestic partnerships.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and additional supplemental insurance options.
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K options including Roth and Traditional.
• Generous PTO plan, including paid leave for specific circumstances.
• Above-market annual bonuses.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.