IAM (Java) Developer - Hybrid In London Or Glasgow - 12 Month Initial Contract -Inside IR35

Role Overview The position combines hands-on Java development with operational support of PingDS (ForgeRock DS) and broader IAM infrastructure, working across development, deployment, migration, and production support activities.

The role sits within a modern DevOps environment and requires familiarity with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tooling. Key Responsibilities Develop, troubleshoot, debug, and enhance Java-based applications and APIs, including custom integrations and extensions for enterprise IAM and Directory Services platforms.

Support IAM and Directory Services platforms - primarily PingDS (ForgeRock DS) - across migration, upgrade, configuration, deployment, and production support activities. Administer and manage Linux/RHEL environments, including filesystem management, log analysis, networking fundamentals, and performance troubleshooting.

Automate deployment, migration, validation, and operational activities using Linux Shell Scripting (Bash) and automation frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform. Maintain and contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins, applying secure coding practices, code reviews, and testing frameworks across the development life cycle.

Top 5 Skills Java development & IAM platforms - Hands-on Java development experience including API and integration development, with strong preference for experience developing PingDS plugins, extensions, or Java-based directory services components.

PingDS/ForgeRock DS expertise - Proven experience supporting PingDS or ForgeRock DS platforms across migration, upgrade, configuration, and production support, alongside familiarity with Ping Identity, ForgeRock IDM, and Microsoft Entra ID.

Linux/RHEL administration - Working knowledge of Linux/RHEL systems including filesystem, permissions, services, networking, log analysis, and Bash Scripting for automation of operational activities. Directory services & IAM protocols - Solid understanding of LDAP/LDAPS, SCIM, directory replication, schema management, TLS/certificate management, REST APIs, and core IAM security fundamentals.

DevOps & automation tooling - Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), Maven/Gradle, Ansible, Terraform, and AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, with appropriate validation and secure-use practices. Role Details Rate: £475 per day Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid in London or Glasgow Duration: 12 Month Initial Contract

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