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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Identity Platform - **Company:** Maven Clinic - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Distributed Systems, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Apache Maven, NoSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Session Management, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Backend, Containerization, Information Technology, Software Coding, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0228bec89a88ce4c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. * Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems - including at least 3 years focused on authentication, authorization, or identity management. * Deep expertise in modern auth protocols and standards: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and MFA/passwordless flows. * Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration. * Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures. * Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and NoSQL databases, with a strong understanding of secure data handling for PII and credentials. * Familiarity with security and compliance requirements relevant to identity systems (SOC 2, HIPAA, or similar) is a plus. * Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers. ## Description As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for our Identity Platform. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable authentication and authorization systems that secure access across Maven's growing product and platform ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality identity solutions that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality and security standards., * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable authentication and authorization systems, including login flows, session management, token issuance, and access control. * Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based identity solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our auth infrastructure including SSO, MFA, and federated identity integrations. * Own and evolve Maven's auth platform, setting standards for how authentication and authorization are implemented consistently across services and client applications. * Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles for security-sensitive systems. * Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams - including product, security, and compliance - to drive the development of new auth features and ensure they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards. * Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement. * Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends in identity and access management that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)