Senior IAM Developer (Azure AD focused)

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 12 days on-site per month)
Language: English, advanced proficiency in both written and spoken communication
Duration: 7-month contract with a 6-month extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Background Check Requirement: Secret Security Clearance required
Rate: open rate.

About the Opportunity
This opportunity sits within a highly secure, enterprise environment focused on modernizing identity and access management capabilities. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of secure, scalable applications that directly support critical cybersecurity functions. Your work will play a key role in strengthening access controls, improving identity governance, and enabling resilient digital services.

You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity leaders, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and Zero Trust principles. This is an environment that values thoughtful engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement, with exposure to emerging technologies including generative AI and advanced cloud services.

What’s In It for You
This role offers the chance to work on high-impact initiatives within a complex and evolving technical landscape. You will gain exposure to modern IAM frameworks, cloud-native development, and enterprise-grade security practices. The team fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, creating a space where experienced developers can both lead and continue to grow.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design and develop secure, scalable web applications using modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks and Node.js
• In this role, you’ll build and integrate RESTful APIs, including connections with Microsoft Graph and enterprise systems
• You’ll implement secure authentication flows using MSAL and manage token lifecycle and access controls
• You’ll develop and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging Azure services and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• You’ll design identity and entitlement lifecycle workflows, ensuring compliance with governance and security standards
• You’ll implement audit logging, telemetry, and traceability for identity-related systems
• You’ll support junior developers, contribute to code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in software development within enterprise environments, with a degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field
• 3+ years of experience delivering large-scale IAM or identity governance solutions
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, and Microsoft Graph API integrations
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization using MSAL, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps
• Proven experience designing secure, auditable systems aligned with Zero Trust and enterprise security principles

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.