This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Aspire Software. We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, IUM in the United States.

This role is a senior technical leadership position focused on modernizing and scaling an Identity & User Management (IUM) platform. You will drive architectural vision, oversee large-scale migrations, and ensure robust, secure, and high-performance access management across the product ecosystem. Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will influence technical and strategic decisions while mentoring peers and shaping engineering culture. This position is ideal for a seasoned software engineer who thrives in complex, high-impact environments and is passionate about delivering scalable, secure, and extensible identity systems.

Accountabilities

Architect and lead the implementation of a modern, scalable, and extensible IUM platform
Serve as the domain expert for authentication (AuthN), authorization (AuthZ), RBAC, roles, and permissions
Define and evangelize the architectural roadmap, gaining alignment across stakeholders and engineering teams
Write, review, and maintain high-quality code, establishing best practices in design and implementation
Collaborate with product, security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate IUM capabilities
Mentor engineers to elevate technical and domain expertise, fostering a culture of excellence
Ensure operational excellence with monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for identity services
Design for scalability, multi-tenancy, high concurrency, and evolving permission models
Ensure platform security and regulatory compliance (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML)

Requirements

15+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 8+ years in Identity & Access Management (IAM) or related domains
Deep expertise in authentication, authorization, RBAC, role & permission modeling, and industry standards/protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
Proven experience leading large-scale migrations or architectural overhauls from legacy systems
Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, C#, Go, or Node.js, and associated frameworks
Experience with distributed systems, high-availability architectures, and performance optimization
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience influencing architectural direction and achieving consensus across teams
Familiarity with cloud-native identity services (AWS Cognito, Azure AD, Okta, Auth0) and zero-trust architectures
Background in building multi-tenant SaaS identity systems and mentoring senior engineers

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $202,000 - $270,200 USD annually (varies by location and experience)
Annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependent coverage
Flexible PTO and paid leave programs, including parental, adoption, and fertility support
401k with employer match, financial planning tools, and legal advisory services
Wellness and telehealth programs, including memberships to One Medical
Support for holistic well-being including pet insurance, maternity support, and work-life balance perks
Opportunities to work in a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment with high-impact projects

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When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top candidates efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free from bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is complete, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or assessments, are managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!