Senior Software Engineer, Identity Security

Salesforce

. Design, develop, and maintain identity and access management services on AWS and Kubernetes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $172,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing identity and access management services on AWS and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on secure software development practices and operational reliability. Proficient in backend system development and automation of access management processes.

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AWS DeploymentKubernetes ManagementPython ProgrammingSecure Software DevelopmentDistributed Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend Systems DevelopmentAPI DesignAccess Management AutomationIdentity Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Identity and Access ManagementAuthenticationAuthorizationAccess GovernanceOperational Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain identity and access management services on AWS and Kubernetes
Work with senior engineers on system design, implementation, and operational reliability
Monitor services and manage alerting and SLOs
Build and improve controls governing how AI agents authenticate, request access, and operate within Slack's systems
Design and build systems and APIs that automate access management and reduce organizational risk
Partner with engineers across Identity, Security, and Infrastructure on shared services and APIs
Participate in code and design reviews
Take on increasing ownership of projects and systems while developing identity domain expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including building and operating production backend systems
Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as Python or Go
Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating services in a cloud environment
Working knowledge of distributed systems concepts, including APIs, service architecture, and data stores
Solid understanding of security fundamentals and secure software development practices
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong written communication skills and ability to write clear documentation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Interest in or exposure to authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, or access governance is a plus
Previous experience deploying and managing workloads in Kubernetes is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
Equity may be available for certain roles
Reasonable accommodations during the application or recruiting process