ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | Full-time

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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.