Sr. Software Engineer – Identity & Access Management Engineering

Eliassen Group; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group in Burbank, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and secure enterprise identity platforms and services powering critical operations. This hands-on role requires cloud expertise, security focus, and collaboration with product, architecture, and QA teams.

The role involves implementing scalable IAM solutions, applying secure development practices, and delivering APIs/UI while leveraging AWS and containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and/or JavaScript.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and EC2.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab CI.
• Strong understanding of design principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Experience with databases and data platforms including MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Neptune.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with SDLC tools such as Jira, GitHub/GitLab, and Confluence.
• Preferred: 2+ years of Identity & Access Management experience.
• Preferred: Experience integrating with IAM platforms including Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
• Preferred: Familiarity with GDPR, PCI, PII, and Safe Harbor.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver IAM applications, APIs, and user interfaces.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Quality teams to implement scalable software solutions.
• Drive and influence software development best practices across the IAM organization.
• Collaborate with internal technology teams to deliver identity and access management capabilities.
• Perform code reviews focused on security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, documentation requirements, and development processes.
• Contribute to software architecture, troubleshooting, debugging, and technical design decisions.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

REST APIs

GraphQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab CI

Jira

GitHub

Confluence

IAM

Okta

SailPoint

CyberArk

PCI

GDPR

PII

Safe Harbor

Agile

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Neptune

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Lambda

AWS EC2

Job description

Description

Hybrid 4 Days a week on-site in Burbank, CA

Our client’s Identity & Access Management Engineering team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build and secure enterprise identity platforms and services that power critical business operations and guest experiences. The role suits a hands‑on engineer with application development experience, cloud expertise, and a focus on security solutions.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80.30 to $90.30/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver IAM applications, APIs, and user interfaces.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Quality teams to implement scalable software solutions.
• Drive and influence software development best practices across the IAM organization.
• Collaborate with internal technology teams to deliver identity and access management capabilities.
• Perform code reviews focused on security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, documentation requirements, and development processes.
• Contribute to software architecture, troubleshooting, debugging, and technical design decisions.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and/or JavaScript.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and EC2.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application deployment.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab CI.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Experience with databases and data platforms including MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Neptune.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with SDLC tools such as Jira, GitHub/GitLab, and Confluence.
• Preferred: 2+ years of Identity & Access Management experience.
• Preferred: Experience integrating with IAM platforms including Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
• Preferred: Familiarity with compliance and sensitive data standards including GDPR, PCI, PII, and Safe Harbor.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.