IAM Journeyman Software Engineer

GovCIO

. Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components and services supporting ICAM products including SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing software components and services for ICAM products, with a strong focus on backend development in Java and Python, API architecture, and SQL optimization. Proven ability to lead technical design efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with coding standards and security practices.

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Java DevelopmentPython DevelopmentRESTful API DesignSQL Query OptimizationAgile/Scrum Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentBackend Services DevelopmentAPI IntegrationSQLJSONXMLVersion Control (Git)Technical DesignCode ReviewTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesConfiguration-as-CodeAgile Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Suitability/Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

ICAMSSOIGAPAMMPIVHICSection 508 Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components and services supporting ICAM products including SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory
Architect and build RESTful and SOAP APIs connecting ICAM services with VA applications and external systems, including JSON and XML message/payload design
Design and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access patterns supporting identity data validation, reconciliation, and reporting at scale
Develop and review backend services and integration components primarily in Java and Python, enforcing secure coding practices and enterprise coding standards
Lead technical design and onboarding of new application integrations within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex defects and production issues
Lead code reviews, design reviews, and technical mentoring for junior and mid-level software engineers
Lead identity resolution and person-matching feature design and development with the IAM Architecture team
Evaluate technical approaches and make architecture-level recommendations for new ICAM capabilities and integrations
Document application design, APIs, and data interfaces, and establish technical documentation and runbook standards
Participate in and guide Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
Coordinate code deployments and release activities with the IAM Release Manager
Support Section 508 compliance in application development and remediation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 8+ years of professional software development experience (or commensurate combination of education and experience)
Hands-on experience developing in Python and Java, including designing and building complex backend services
Experience architecting, designing, building, or integrating with RESTful and/or SOAP APIs
Experience with JSON and XML data formats, including parsing, transformation, and payload design
Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases
Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative software development practices
Experience leading technical design efforts and mentoring other engineers
Experience working within Agile Scrum or SAFe delivery teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presenting design decisions to technical stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance