Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

We are seeking a Seasoned Technical Leader to drive the architecture, design, and enterprise-wide implementation of an OpenFGA-based authorization service. In this role, you will lead the development of a robust Java REST API wrapper for OpenFGA and ensure seamless integration across distributed systems and platforms. You will establish engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and provide hands-on leadership throughout the development lifecycle.

This position requires deep expertise in modern authorization models, cloud-native application development, and enterprise-scale identity platforms. You will collaborate closely with development teams, AWS engineers, onboarding stakeholders, and leadership to deliver a secure, scalable, and high-performance authorization capability. Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement the Java REST API wrapper enabling OpenFGA integration across microservices
• Lead the technical design for authorization workflows and integration patterns
• Define engineering standards, API design guidelines, and development best practices
• Drive sprint planning, code reviews, and major technical decision-making
• Partner with development, AWS, onboarding, and security teams to ensure alignment and delivery
• Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate technical risks and dependencies
• Enforce and champion security best practices for authorization and access-control services
• Mentor engineers and provide ongoing technical leadership
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, timelines, and implementation strategy

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot
• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and driving technical delivery
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed system design
• Advanced proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC)
• Experience with modern access-control and policy frameworks: OpenFGA, Zanzibar-inspired models (Ory Keto, SpiceDB), AWS IAM, Casbin, OPA
• Familiarity with identity platforms: Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, Cognito, Azure AD, Firebase Authentication
• Proficiency with AWS services and cloud-native development
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or OpenShift
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Ability to work onsite 2-3x/week in Arlington, VA

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