Identity and Access Management Software Engineering Lead- (Must have either (KeyCloak, Auth0, Okta)
Are you a Software Engineering lead with an extensive security background ready to broaden your impact and take on a hands-on software engineering leadership role?
Are you a collaborative Software Engineering Lead looking to work for a mission driven global organization?
About the role - As Engineering Lead for NeoID—Elsevier’s next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform—you’ll leverage your deep security expertise to architect, build, and evolve the authentication and authorization backbone for Elsevier’s global products. You’ll also lead and manage a team of 5 engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring delivery excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with industry standard protocols such as OAuth2, OIDC and SAML, as well as healthcare's SMART on FHIR and EHR integrations.
About the team- This team is entrusted with building Elsevier’s next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform. This diverse team of engineers are also building and evolving the authentication and authorization backbone for Elsevier’s global products. This team is building a brand new product in Cyber Security that will provide Authorization and Authentication for ALL Elsevier products
Qualifications
- Current and extensive experience with at least one major IAM platform (KeyCloak, Auth0, Okta, or similar) – KeyCloak and Auth0 experience are strong pluses. Only candidates with this experience will be considered for this critical role.
- Possess an in-depth security mindset, with proven experience designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
- Have an extensive understanding of OAuth2, OIDC and SAML protocols, including relevant RFCs and enterprise/server-side implementations
- Familiarity with healthcare identity protocols, including SMART on FHIR and EHR integrations
- Have current hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform
- Strong networking skills, including network security, protocols, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
- Current experience as a people manager of ideally Software and Security professionals.
- Experience with Java/J2EE, JavaScript, and related technologies, or willingness to learn and deepen expertise
- Knowledge of data modeling, optimization, and secure data handling best practices
Accountabilities
- Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable IAM solutions, with a focus on OAuth2/OIDC and healthcare protocols such as SMART on FHIR and EHR integrations
- Managing, mentoring and supporting a team of 5 engineers, fostering a culture of security, innovation, and technical excellence
- Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and strategic direction for the platform, including healthcare and life sciences use cases
- Writing and reviewing code, performing code reviews, and ensuring adherence to security and engineering best practices
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, providing expert guidance on IAM, security, and healthcare protocol topics
- Contributing to architectural decisions and long-term platform strategy
- Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving security threats in the IAM and healthcare space
Why Elsevier?
Join a global leader in information and analytics, and help shape the future of secure, seamless access to knowledge for millions of users worldwide, including healthcare professionals and researchers. If you are an Engineering Lead ready to expand your skills, take on a hands-on software engineering leadership role, and grow as a people manager, we want to hear from you.
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