Position : Architect / Developer Digital Identity
Location : Fully Remote / Guatemala time zone
Type : Contractor
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Architect / Developer Digital Identity to join a global digital identity project as part of a specialized provider team. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing secure and scalable identity and access management (IAM / CIAM) solutions for enterprise and government environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop modular, secure, and scalable digital identity solutions (identity lifecycle, credential issuance, federation, SSO, biometric integration).
- Integrate IAM / CIAM solutions with cloud and hybrid environments via APIs, SDKs, and microservices.
- Implement and maintain authentication and authorization protocols : OAuth2.0, OpenIDConnect, SAML, SCIM.
- Collaborate with international teams to ensure alignment with security policies, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead technical implementations, code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimizations.
- Stay current with emerging identity technologies, biometric innovations, and best practices in digital identity.
- Contribute to reusable components, design documentation, and technical standards.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in IAM / CIAM architecture and development in enterprise or large-scale projects.Hands-on expertise with identity platforms such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or equivalent.Strong knowledge of identity protocols, federation, SSO, and access governance.Software development skills : Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, or similar.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid identity architectures.Solid understanding of security principles (Zero Trust, least privilege), compliance, and data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Excellent English communication skills for collaboration with international teams.Ability to work remotely, take initiative, and deliver results in flexible environments.Preferred Qualifications
Identity-related certifications (e.g., Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator, Okta Certified Professional, CISSP).Experience with biometric identity issuance, digital credentials, or national ID projects.Familiarity with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), CI / CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.