Software Development Engineer

As a member of the Ship Bob Team, you will...

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset
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  We champion continuous learning and proactive innovation. Team members are encouraged to identify challenges and take ownership of initiatives that drive merchant, company and personal growth. By tackling complex problems and exploring creative solutions, you won’t just follow a playbook, you’ll be actively building the future of Ship Bob.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike
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  Ship Bob values collaboration and support, where team members and leaders alike are committed to helping each other succeed. We all set high standards and understand the importance of transparency at all levels. We’ve created an environment where trust, open communication, and mutual respect motivate our teams to reach new heights.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose
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  Our commitment to delivering results creates a goal-driven, high-performance culture where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission with a clear understanding of their direct impact and accountability. We measure success in tangible ways, allowing each team member to see the positive outcomes of their work and celebrate shared victories.

Location: Remote - India

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team as a hands‑on Individual Contributor with strong Technical Guidance and Mentorship. This role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable AuthN/AuthZ solutions for both Workforce IAM and Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM). The ideal candidate will have a security‑first mindset, deep IAM expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver compliant, high‑performing identity services.

This role reports to Director, Software Development.

• Design & Architecture:
  • Architect, implement and maintain authentication (AuthN) and authorization (AuthZ) systems for enterprise and customer‑facing applications.
  • Build, test, and deploy identity solutions at global scale.
  • Define IAM standards and best practices for CIAM and workforce identity systems.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Champion Zero Trust principles and ensure IAM solutions meet PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, and other compliance requirements.
  • Embed security controls and audit capabilities into identity workflows.
• Technical Guidance and Mentorship:
  • Act as a senior Individual Contributor driving technical decisions and mentoring engineers.
  • Influence IAM roadmap and strategy across multiple teams.
• Integration & Automation:
  • Implement SSO, MFA, and federation using OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM.
  • Automate identity lifecycle management with IaC tools (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Product, Security, and Platform teams to manage interdependencies and deliver seamless identity experiences.

• Experience:
  • 10+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in IAM systems and AuthN/AuthZ design.
  • Proven experience in CIAM and enterprise IAM applications.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM) and directory services (LDAP/AD).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and security best practices.
  • Proficiency in C# as a programming language and IaC tools (Terraform).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to lead technically without direct people management.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Experience with Okta, Auth0, Azure AD
  • Knowledge of identity governance (IGA) and privileged access management (PAM).
  • Exposure to cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Zero Trust architectures.

• Medical, Term & Accidental Insurance
• All Purpose Leave (casual & sick time): 12 days
• Earned Leave: 15 days
• Public Holiday: 12 days
• Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Quarterly Wellness Day
• Work From Home Allowance
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We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills…