Software Developer – Identity & Access Management (IAM)
About The Position
Dev Technology Group is seeking a Software Developer to support a federal government project planning and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for web-based applications as part of Operations & Maintenance (O&M). Working with the Project Manager, Development Lead, and incumbent team members, the developer will help plan, design, and prototype secure user authentication mechanisms. The role focuses on delivering a robust MFA solution using an industry-available identity provider (IdP) solution preferred by the customer. The work supports mission-critical systems and requires collaboration, communication, and management of complex activities in a deadline-driven environment. The position is onsite in Tysons Corner, Virginia, three days per week. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and five or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment, or seven or more years of relevant Enterprise IT experience without a bachelor’s degree.
- Multi-year proficiency in application development with one or more of JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, React, Angular) or Java/Spring Boot.
- Strong Java development experience.
- Experience with identity and access management and single sign-on, preferably with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Project experience developing and integrating user authentication workflows with web-based applications, such as Spring Security.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills to collaborate with a large cross-functional team.
- Experience delivering software using Agile Scrum or Kanban via Jira.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience implementing MFA solutions, particularly AWS Cognito, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and/or Login.gov.
- Knowledge and management of AWS GovCloud services, preferably Cognito, Lambda, S3, EC2, and API Gateway.
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, containerized environments, and version control using Jenkins or a similar tool.
- Understanding of tokens, authentication and authorization, and secure coding best practices.
- Familiarity with phishing-resistant MFA protocols, including PIV/CAC integration or authentication standards.
- Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Experience implementing password policies and account recovery flows.
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect.
Responsibilities
- Help plan, design, and prototype secure user authentication mechanisms for web-based applications.
- Support implementation of a robust MFA solution leveraging an industry-available, customer-preferred identity provider.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager, Development Lead, and incumbent team members.
- Deliver software using Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies via Jira.
Benefits
- Generous and flexible time-off policy.
- Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects.
- Career development opportunities, including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities.
- Choice of two health plans, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more.
- 401(k) matching with a 5% matching contribution.
- Regular team and company social events.
- Company-wide community support activities, employer donation matching, and time off for volunteer efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
