What are the responsibilities and job description for the ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert) position at Adidev Technologies Inc?
Job Title: ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)
Location: Onsite NJ ]
Type: [Full-time / Contract]
Experience Level: [Mid/Senior]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled ForgeRock Engineer with strong Java development expertise to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing and customizing ForgeRock components (AM, IDM, DS, IG) and a solid foundation in Java to extend platform capabilities, integrate with enterprise systems, and build secure identity solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and deploy IAM solutions using the ForgeRock Identity Platform (AM, IDM, DS, IG).
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Customize ForgeRock components using Java to meet business and security requirements.
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Integrate ForgeRock with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud services (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, AWS, GCP).
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Implement identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and federation.
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Develop REST APIs and custom plugins for extending ForgeRock functionality.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues related to performance, scalability, and integration.
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Work with DevOps teams to automate build and deployment pipelines for ForgeRock components.
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Participate in security audits and ensure solutions comply with regulatory and policy requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
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3–7 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE development.
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2–5 years of experience with the ForgeRock Identity Platform (preferably versions 6.x or later).
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Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP).
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Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript), and ForgeRock custom development.
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Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
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Knowledge of secure coding practices, SSL/TLS, encryption, and identity governance.
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Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible) is a plus.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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ForgeRock certifications (e.g., ForgeRock Certified Access Management Specialist).
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Experience with cloud-based IAM deployments.
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Background in cybersecurity, networking, or infrastructure engineering.