Staff Software Engineer, IAM

Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to rebuild their Identity and Access Management (IAM) system, focusing on enhancing scalability, security, and user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead IAM / IdP system redesign, emphasizing user experience and scalability
• Guide technical decision-making and adoption of user-centric solutions
• Guide team members and promote engineering standard methodologies, with a focus on usability and maintainability
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for efficient and cohesive platform delivery
• Drive automation and self-service capabilities in IAM / IdP, ensuring robust security, compliance, and improved user satisfaction
• Meet with engineering teams across Mozilla to understand their needs and concerns around access management
• Document standard methodologies and design guidelines
• Be trusted to resolve unclear but urgent tasks

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in software engineering with at least 5 years of extensive IAM / IdP expertise
• Successfully implemented IAM/IdP Solution using Okta, Google IdP
• Proven technical leadership experience
• Expertise in AuthN, AuthZ, and access governance
• Deep knowledge of identity lifecycle management and access governance
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Github actions, GitOps workflows
• Strong expertise integrating with Cloud Service Providers and cloud-native technologies, preferably GCP
• Excellent communication skills aligning technology with user needs and organizational goals
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity
• Curiosity and interest in learning new things
• Experience with distributed systems architecture and design
• Knowledge of cloud security principles (especially around IAM)
• Open source software involvement