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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ping Identity
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Java Database Connectivity, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Construction, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Software Security, Backend, Git, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Performance Monitor, Restful APIs, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=71f089e95e166cfd

## About the Role

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, product, and quality assurance teams to develop new features, improve existing services, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, a security-focused mindset, and a commitment to writing maintainable, efficient code., * Experience in software engineering or application development.

 * Proficiency in Java or another relevant programming language.
 * Understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software design principles.
 * Familiarity with REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems.
 * Knowledge of Git, automated testing, and software development workflows.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile development environment.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with Spring, SQL, JDBC, or object-relational mapping tools.
 * Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, or identity management protocols.
 * Knowledge of application security, authentication, authorization, and cryptography fundamentals.
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms.
 * Familiarity with performance monitoring and production troubleshooting.

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
 * Write clean, reliable, and efficient code using appropriate programming languages.
 * Develop and improve backend services, APIs, and distributed applications.
 * Contribute to digital identity and access management software.
 * Identify and resolve software defects, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.
 * Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and software deployment.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into software solutions.
 * Maintain technical documentation and follow software engineering best practices.
 * Improve application reliability, scalability, and system performance.