Job Title: ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)Location: Onsite NJ ]Type: [Full-time / Contract]Experience Level: [Mid/Senior]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, GCP).
- 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.
