ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)

• Job Title: ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)
• Location: Onsite NJ
• Long Term Contract
  
  Candidates should have min 5 years of onsite experience, Tier 1 background along with Recent FinTech/Banking domain experience will be highly preferred

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:

• Design, develop, and deploy IAM solutions using the ForgeRock Identity Platform (AM, IDM, DS, IG).
• Customize ForgeRock components using Java to meet business and security requirements.
• Integrate ForgeRock with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud services (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
• Implement identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and federation.
• Develop REST APIs and custom plugins for extending ForgeRock functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues related to performance, scalability, and integration.
• Work with DevOps teams to automate build and deployment pipelines for ForgeRock components.
• Participate in security audits and ensure solutions comply with regulatory and policy requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3 7 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE development.
• 2 5 years of experience with the ForgeRock Identity Platform (preferably versions 6.x or later).
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript), and ForgeRock custom development.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, SSL/TLS, encryption, and identity governance.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ForgeRock certifications (e.g., ForgeRock Certified Access Management Specialist).
• Experience with cloud-based IAM deployments.
• Background in cybersecurity, networking, or infrastructure engineering.

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