Event-Driven Architecture Architect

Architecture / PING Identity / OIDC / JAVA / Graph QL / Authentication Fortworth, TX Hybrid Virtual + In person Interview

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology , Information Systems (CIS / MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience / training 10+ years architectural and design experience

Top 3 Mandatory Requirements : Ping Identity, OIDC, Authentication, JAVA, Graph QL Nice to have skills : Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, Airline Domain Knowledge

Proven track record of implementing federated identity solutions in large-scale environments.

Hands-on experience integrating identity platforms with modern applications and legacy systems.

Best Candidate for this role : Core Expertise : Identity and Access Management (IAM), API Architecture, and Enterprise Integration

Technical Skills

• Ping Identity Suite :

PingFederate : Deep experience in configuring and managing SSO, federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), and token services.

Strong knowledge of OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SAML for secure authentication and authorization flows.

Proficient in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices.

Ability to design enterprise-grade IAM solutions that integrate with heterogeneous systems.

Familiarity with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), CI / CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (Azure).

Oversees and contributes to the technical approach of application design

Collaborates with developers to guide the architecture approach for the Functional and Technical Design; reviews, revises, and approves the content of these design documents

Creates required documents to support technical application architecture, vision, strategy, standards, policies, and presentations

Continually contributes technical input and responses in meetings and discussions in order to support the best application architecture

Escalates technical issues when needed to keep project on track and minimize risk

Creates, maintains, and communicates application architecture standards and procedures related to design, development, and other associated activities

Reviews Business Requirements documents and where applicable, offers alternative best-practice solutions prior to start of design

Reviews source code changes and / or unit test cases when applicable (i.e. where design, coding or project can involve high risk). Provides technical assistance and feedback, as needed, related to the M&E application and its architecture

Consults and advises resources for related application architecture and infrastructure services and technologies

Applies appropriate technology to reduce costs and / or improve productivity resulting in value to the company

Maintains an effective approach on problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating, and scheduling in accordance with stated goals to ensure visibility and predictability

Influences and empowers team members for growth and independence

Consistently demonstrates a positive, professional, leadership attitude and frame of mind when working with and communicating with others

Additional Job Description details :

Architect and Design Solutions

Develop and Integrate Applications

Identity Platform Management

Security and Compliance

Collaboration and Leadership

Performance and Reliability

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Documentation and Governance