Solution Architect- Ping Identity

Compunnel, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will lead technical approaches for application design, focusing on Ping Identity and federated identity solutions. With over 12 years of IT experience and strong knowledge of authentication technologies, this role includes mentorship and architectural guidance. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of IT industry experience.
• 10+ years of architectural and design experience.
• Proven experience implementing federated identity solutions in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the technical approach for application design and architecture.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to guide functional and technical design reviews.
• Create and maintain architecture documents, standards, policies, and presentations.

Skills

Ping Identity

OIDC (OpenID Connect)

Authentication protocols

Java

Spring Boot

GraphQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with expertise in Ping Identity, OIDC (OpenID Connect), and authentication technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing federated identity solutions in large-scale environments and will provide technical leadership for application architecture, integration, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the technical approach for application design and architecture.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to guide functional and technical design reviews.
• Create and maintain architecture documents, standards, policies, and presentations.
• Review business requirements and propose best-practice solutions prior to design.
• Provide technical input during meetings and elevate issues to minimize project risks.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and privacy standards across identity solutions.
• Review source code changes and unit test cases for high-risk projects.
• Consult on application architecture and infrastructure services related to identity management.
• Apply appropriate technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Mentor and empower team members, fostering growth and independence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of IT industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong expertise in Ping Identity, OIDC (OpenID Connect), and authentication protocols.
• 10+ years of architectural and design experience.
• Proven experience implementing federated identity solutions in large-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating identity platforms with modern and legacy applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of airline domain (nice to have).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.