ForgeRock Engineer (Java Expert)

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.