Software Developer – Identity & Access Management (IAM), #1076

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance. 

On site in Tysons Corner, VA 3 days per week

Dev Technology Group is looking for a Software Developer – Identity & Access Management (IAM) to support a project to plan and implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for web-based applications as part of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for a federal government client. The ideal candidate will have relevant development experience, hand-on with identity provider (IdP) solutions (e.g., AWS Cognito, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and/or Login.gov), understanding of cloud architecture, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex work activities in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that provide clear value to end users and our federal government clients.

Summary

In collaboration with the Project Manager, Development Lead, and incumbent team members, the Software Developer – IAM will help to plan, design, and prototype the implementation of secure user authentication mechanisms for web-based applications. The primary focus of this role is to deliver a robust MFA solution leveraging industry available and a customer preferred IdP solution. The ideal candidate will have expertise in identity and access management, cloud-based authentication services, and secure application development. 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment OR No Bachelor’s Degree with seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment 

• Proficiency in one or more languages: JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, React, Angular), Java / Spring Boot, Python, JSON 

• Project experience developing and integrating user authentication workflow with web-based applications  

• Use of Active Directory with connection to Federated sources and single sign on (SSO) 

• Knowledge and implementation of MFA solutions, specifically AWS Cognito, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and/or Login.gov 

• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control 

• Knowledge and management of AWS GovCloud services, specifically Cognito, Lambda, S3, EC2, and API Gateway 

• Software delivery using the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodology via Jira 

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) plus Active listening skills 

• Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical government officials 

• Ability to problem-solve and develop solutions to complex business need

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs 

• Experience implementing password policies and account recovery flows 

• Knowledge of secure web practices: HTTPS, CORS, CSRF protection, secure storage of tokens 

• Familiarity with implementing phishing-resistant MFA protocols, including PIV/CAC integration or authentication standards 

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect) 

Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.