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Staff Software Engineer - IAMQcells • Santa Clara, CA, US
Staff Software Engineer - IAM

Staff Software Engineer - IAM

Qcells • Santa Clara, CA, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer - IAM to join our Software Engineering team to design, develop, and scale secure authentication and authorization systems across our platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise-scale security infrastructure and will work closely with Security, IT, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure secure and seamless user access.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, and federation.
  • Drive the architectural direction for IAM systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Partner with security, compliance, and engineering stakeholders to define IAM standards and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain tools and automation for user provisioning, SSO, RBAC, and policy enforcement.
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party IAM platforms and technologies when applicable.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the IAM domain.
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis related to access management and security events.
  • Continuously monitor the IAM ecosystem for risks and improvement opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years focused on IAM systems.
  • Deep understanding of modern identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Entra, Ping Identity, ForgeRock).
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and least privilege principles.
  • Travel may be required up to 10%, depending on business needs.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Solar Industry experience (Renewable)
  • Experience implementing IAM in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) and CI / CD practices.
  • Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or GIAC (GCIH, GISP).
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

    PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

    To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Mobility

    Standing

    20% of time

    Sitting

    70% of time

    Walking

    10% of time

    Strength

    Pulling

    up to 10 Pounds

    Pushing

    up to 10 Pounds

    Carrying

    up to 10 Pounds

    Lifting

    up to 10 Pounds

    Dexterity   (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

    Typing

    Handling

    Reaching

    Agility   (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

    Turning

    Twisting

    Bending

    Crouching

    Balancing

    Climbing

    Crawling

    Kneeling

    The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

  • This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
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