Senior Systems Development Engineer IAM, IES

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud solutions is looking for a Senior Systems Development Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). You will lead technical teams to design and implement robust security and access solutions, optimize IAM performance, and mentor junior engineers within a forward-thinking workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with design, automation, deployment of large-scale infrastructure.
• Proficient in modern programming languages like Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and Linux/Unix systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design complex IAM solutions across services and regions.
• Develop secure authentication systems and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Programming

Security

Collaboration

Job description

Job ID: 2998480 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We're seeking an experienced Systems Development Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale identity solutions. As a Senior (L6) engineer, you'll drive technical excellence, architect complex IAM solutions, and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.

Key job responsibilities
1- Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the architecture and design of complex IAM solutions that scale across multiple services and regions
- Drive technical decisions and provide expertise in solving complex identity challenges
- Establish technical standards and best practices for IAM implementations
- Review and approve technical designs, ensuring alignment with security best practices and architectural principles

2 - Systems Development & Implementation
- Design and develop IAM solutions using modern programming languages and cloud technologies
- Create scalable and resilient authentication and authorization systems
- Implement advanced security controls and access management solutions
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for IAM

3- Security & Compliance
- Design and implement security controls meeting industry standards and compliance requirements
- Develop automated security testing and validation frameworks
- Create and maintain security documentation and architectural diagrams
- Partner with security teams to address vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies

4 - Innovation & Optimization
- Research and evaluate new IAM technologies and methodologies
- Optimize existing IAM systems for improved performance and scalability
- Develop automation solutions to streamline IAM operations
- Create solutions for complex identity challenges

5 - Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Lead technical discussions and present solutions to stakeholders
- Contribute to the technical community through knowledge sharing and best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with distributed systems at scale

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