The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Technical Lead/Architect – IAM & Java in for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

Company is seeking to fill an open consultant leadership position who will be responsible for architecting and guiding the implementation of our enterprise-grade IAM platform, integrating Microsoft Entra ID and Okta across our hybrid application landscape. The candidate will lead the technical vision for IAM integration, define secure authentication patterns, and mentor development teams in modernizing legacy systems. This is a critical role to ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of identity and access services across out enterprise environment.

• Lead integration projects to connect enterprise applications with IAM platforms across diverse systems and technologies.
• Architect IAM solutions that enable SSO, MFA, conditional access, and zero trust.
• Design, develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs to support cross-platform integrations.
• Guide application teams on migration from legacy authentication to modern IAM standards.
• Define and implement authentication/authorization using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and SCIM.
• Monitor IAM platform health, resolve complex integration issues, and ensure resiliency.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to enforce governance controls.
• Act as IAM subject matter expert, providing mentorship to engineers and administrators.
• Track vendor roadmaps (Microsoft Entra, Okta) and recommend platform

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum qualifications are the essential, non-negotiable requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for the position.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development including architecture and design with at least 3+ years leading development or engineering teams.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in Java and related frameworks, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and development tools.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and cloud-native best practices in modern cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP etc.).
• Extensive experience designing and integrating IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or comparable platforms.
• Proven experience with authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM), and implementing enterprise-grade features such as SSO, MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Proven track record in leading migrations from legacy authentication systems to modern IAM platforms.
• Agile/Scrum development experience, strong verbal/written communication and cross-functional collaboration among developers, testers, and project managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting project estimation and planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Adaptability and flexibility to evolving technical requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure coding practices in development.
Preferred qualifications are desirable but non-mandatory job skills, experience, or education that make an applicant an ideal candidate, helping them stand out among other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development and design, with 5+ years leading cross-functional engineering team.
• A master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience architecting scalable IAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, including SSO, MFA, and conditional access.
• Practical understanding of integrating applications with IAM platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory).
• Solid experience in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Certifications in technologies (e.g., Java, Spring, React, Angular) and Agile/Scrum methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, showcasing a proactive approach to integrating security measures into the development process.
• Working knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and driving innovative, scalable solutions.
• 10 Years hands on software dev incl architecture and design - Java + Java Frameworks + other languages (please list the coding languages in submittals)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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