Software Engineer, Identity & Security Platforms

Apex Systems, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Software Engineer for Identity & Security Platforms in Austin, TX. Hybrid work enables collaboration with product, security, and platform teams to deliver secure authentication journeys and scalable web applications.

You will own complex features, design secure flows, and leverage AI-assisted workflows across the SDLC while mentoring peers and ensuring high test coverage, observability, and release readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise app development using Java/JavaScript.
• Experience with Spring Boot and gateway patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and code security.
• Familiar with OAuth, SAML, JWT and modern auth concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, testing, and support for complex components and secure authentication journeys.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to decompose features and meet sprint commitments.
• Build and consume REST APIs; implement gateway patterns and reusable services.
• Maintain strong automated testing, CI/CD, code quality, security scanning, observability, and release readiness.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling while ensuring correctness and security.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Security

OAuth/SAML/JWT

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Splunk

Grafana

BigQuery

Job description

# Software Engineer, Identity & Security PlatformsApply**Job#: 3054075****Job Description:**Software Engineer, Identity & Security Platforms**Location:** Austin, Texas (Hybrid)Role OverviewAs a member of the Enterprise Middleware and Online Security Technology team, this role is for an engineer who can own complex features, contribute to design decisions, and deliver secure, scalable authentication capabilities. The successful candidate will help build and support enterprise web applications and modern authentication journeys. This role requires strong engineering judgment, production support discipline, and the ability to partner with product, security, fraud, risk, architecture, and platform stakeholders. It also requires practical use of AI-assisted engineering workflows across the software development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities* Own design, development, testing, and support for complex application components and secure authentication capabilities.* Partner with product owners, SCRUM masters, architects, and engineers to decompose features, estimate delivery effort, and meet sprint commitments.* Design and implement secure, resilient, user-friendly authentication journeys using risk signals, telemetry, and policy-based decisioning.* Contribute to Passwordless Login, FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkey, Risk Based Authentication, and modern identity solutions.* Build and consume REST APIs, gateway patterns, and reusable services that align with platform principles and architectural standards.* Maintain high standards for automated testing, CI/CD, code quality, security scanning, observability, and release readiness.* Troubleshoot time-critical production situations with strong ownership and sound technical judgment.* Mentor less-experienced engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.* Use AI-assisted engineering tools across SDLC activities, including implementation, refactoring, unit testing, scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.* Apply agentic and spec-driven development practices by converting design inputs into structured prompts for AI-assisted implementation.* Validate AI-generated recommendations, code, tests, and documentation using strong engineering judgment and secure coding practices.* Share practical learnings with peers on effective prompt usage and responsible AI-assisted development patterns.Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.* 5+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks; Angular preferred.* Experience developing secure web applications and building or consuming REST APIs.* Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway or similar gateway patterns, and service-based architectures.* Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Karma, Cucumber, or similar tools.* Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or similar data platforms.* Experience with CI/CD technologies, code quality tooling, and secure engineering practices.* Experience with observability and log analysis using tools such as Splunk, BigQuery, or Grafana.* Understanding of OAuth, SAML, JWT, and modern authentication concepts.* Ability to research and apply evolving identity standards and industry practices.* Hands-on experience or practical exposure using GenAI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools.* Ability to use AI assistance for common engineering tasks while retaining ownership for correctness and quality.* Working familiarity with agentic workflows, spec-driven development, and structured prompting for AI-assisted software delivery.* Ability to validate AI-assisted outputs for correctness, security, and alignment with design intent.Preferred Qualifications* Experience designing or implementing Passwordless Login, FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkeys, or modern authentication journeys.* Experience with Risk Based Authentication concepts including risk scoring and policy-based access decisions.* Experience deploying containerized applications to GCP, AWS, or similar cloud platforms.* Experience with GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Sonar, Blackduck, Veracode, or similar CI/CD and code security tooling.* Familiarity with NIST identity standards and financial services technology environments.* Performance testing or performance engineering experience.* Experience applying AI-assisted development practices to improve delivery velocity or developer productivity.* Exposure to Large Language Models or AI-enabled engineering workflows in enterprise or regulated environments.CompensationA comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Austin, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 29, 2026**Pay Range:** $55 - $65 per hour