Transcarent is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the unification of identity, authentication, and authorization systems across its platform ecosystem, shaping the future of its identity architecture and driving technical strategy.
Requirements
- Mastery of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, SSO, identity federation, and API security.
- Strong background in account linking, identity reconciliation, and user migration.
- Expertise in RBAC/ABAC and policy-based access control.
- Understanding of HIPAA or similar regulatory requirements.
- Background with STS, API gateways, policy engines, and complex SSO setups.
- Knowledge of identity resolution algorithms and merging strategies.
- Experience with zero-trust architectures and Ping Identity solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a consolidated identity vision across all Transcarent platforms.
- Establish patterns for identity resolution, account linking, unified entitlements, and seamless cross-platform authentication.
- Architect solutions for identity federation, SSO, OAuth2/OIDC, and authorization that support a unified experience.
- Lead the consolidation of multiple identity systems into a single source of truth.
- Design strategies for identity reconciliation, user migration, and conflict resolution.
- Build bridging architectures enabling authentication and authorization during the transition.
- Streamline and consolidate 40+ OIDC/SSO configurations into a cohesive identity fabric.
Other
- 12+ years of software engineering experience with deep digital identity expertise.
- Proven experience consolidating identity platforms, especially post-acquisition.
- Ability to align cross-functional leadership around complex identity decisions.
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Experience unifying identity systems in healthcare or regulated industries.
