Role: IAM Engineer with Python Developer Experience
Location: Montreal, QC
Work Model: Onsite
Experience: 5+ Years
Role Overview
We are looking for an IAM Engineer with strong Python development experience to support Identity & Access Management, Directory Services, automation, migration, and production engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Python, Linux/RHEL, LDAP/LDAPS, IAM platforms, scripting, and automation, with PingDS/ForgeRock DS experience being highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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Develop and maintain Python-based automation, utilities, APIs, integrations, and data-processing solutions.
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Support IAM and Directory Services platforms, preferably PingDS / ForgeRock Directory Services, including configuration, migration, upgrades, deployment, and production support.
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Develop and maintain Python and Bash/Shell scripts for automation, migration, deployment, reconciliation, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
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Work with PingDS plugins, extensions, and custom integrations; knowledge of existing Java-based PingDS components is a plus.
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Perform administration and troubleshooting in Linux/RHEL environments, including processes, services, permissions, networking, filesystem, logs, and performance.
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Work with LDAP/LDAPS, directory services, replication, schemas, certificates/TLS, REST APIs, JSON, and IAM security concepts.
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Follow modern software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, Python package management, unit testing, code reviews, and secure coding.
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Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement reliable automation and operational improvements.
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Use AI/GenAI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or equivalent for coding, scripting, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting, while validating outputs and following secure-use practices.
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C/C++ experience is a plus.
Must-Have Skills
Python | IAM / Directory Services | PingDS / ForgeRock DS | Linux/RHEL | Bash/Shell | LDAP/LDAPS | REST APIs | Git/CI/CD | Automation
Nice to Have
PingDS Plugins/Extensions | Java | C/C++ | AI-Assisted Development | GenAI Tools
