Hiring || ForgeRock Architect / Technical Lead (BLR/HYD/Pune)

Summary: We are seeking a seasoned ForgeRock Architect / Technical Lead to drive enterprise-grade Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions across key locations, including Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing secure, scalable IAM strategies using ForgeRock Access Management (AM) and Directory Services (DS). The ideal candidate will lead technical design and integration efforts, ensuring robust Single Sign-On (SSO), federation, and identity governance aligned with business objectives. With deep expertise in security protocols, cloud environments, and modern authentication standards, the candidate will serve as a technical authority, guiding implementation, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. This position demands a strategic thinker who can balance innovation with operational excellence across agile, cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and implement scalable ForgeRock Access Management solutions tailored to business needs. - Lead end-to-end IAM technical integrations, including SSO, federation, identity connectors, and security protocols. - Configure and manage ForgeRock trees, implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and optimize identity workflows. - Leverage LDAP technologies such as Active Directory and Directory Services for seamless identity synchronization. - Implement and maintain secure authentication frameworks using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect. - Develop, document, and manage REST APIs to enable secure and efficient identity and authentication integrations. - Analyze business and technical requirements to design customized, future-ready IAM architectures. - Evaluate, design, and deliver IAM solutions within the ForgeRock ecosystem, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. - Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to define and execute the IAM roadmap. - Support external identity use cases, including B2B and B2C identity management solutions. - Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues through root cause analysis and timely remediation. - Apply expertise in cloud authentication services and experience with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure). - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable automated, secure deployments. - Ensure adherence to security policies, compliance standards, and governance frameworks. - Deliver hands-on development and technical leadership while managing multiple priorities efficiently. Requirements - 8+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and SSO integration. - Proven expertise in ForgeRock Access Management (AM) and other ForgeRock components (DS, IDM, etc.). - In-depth knowledge of LDAP-based directory services, including Active Directory and enterprise directory solutions. - Strong command of authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect. - Demonstrated experience in REST API development and integration for identity-centric systems. - Ability to design, customize, and enhance IAM infrastructure with a focus on performance and security. - Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments with diverse stakeholders. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and automation frameworks. - Practical experience with cloud-hosted IAM solutions, particularly on AWS and Azure. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - ForgeRock certifications are highly preferred. Benefits