emergiTEL

CIAM POD Technical Lead x6

emergiTEL  •  Toronto, CA (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

CIAM POD Technical Lead

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)
Contract Length: 9 Months (High possibility of extension)

We are seeking a highly skilled CIAM POD Technical Lead to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Agile POD. This individual will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and reusable identity capabilities leveraging PingAM and PingDS technologies.

The successful candidate will act as the primary technical lead within the POD, bridging architecture, engineering, and delivery execution to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes aligned with enterprise standards and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution for PingAM and PingDS onboarding and modernization initiatives
  • Design and implement authentication journeys, MFA solutions, and OIDC/OAuth2/SAML integrations
  • Develop and enhance session and token management capabilities
  • Build reusable onboarding components, Java-based integrations, and modular CIAM frameworks
  • Ensure adherence to engineering standards, secure coding practices, and reusable design principles
  • Collaborate closely with architects, product owners, business analysts, and application teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
  • Support sprint planning, technical estimation, dependency management, and defect resolution activities
  • Mentor developers and conduct technical reviews across POD deliverables
  • Contribute to CIAM factory model acceleration through automation, reusable assets, and onboarding optimization initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of software engineering and integration experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on Ping Identity experience, including strong expertise with PingAM
  • Strong knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, MFA, and session/token management
  • Strong Java and Spring Boot development experience
  • Experience developing custom Ping nodes, authentication scripts, APIs, and connectors
  • Strong understanding of CIAM architecture patterns and enterprise integration design
  • Experience delivering large-scale IAM/CIAM programs within regulated environments (banking industry experience preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PingDS and ForgeRock technologies
  • Experience with passkeys/WebAuthn and adaptive authentication
  • Exposure to Kubernetes/OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD automation
  • Experience working within POD-based Agile delivery models and factory onboarding environments
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About emergiTEL

At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly transforms organizations.

emergiTEL is a National Tier-1 staffing supplier to top North American brands in IT, Telecom, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Consulting verticals . We are a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios.

emergiTEL is more than a recruitment firm—we are your strategic partner for workforce transformation. Our global footprint enables us to operate seamlessly across major markets while maintaining a boutique approach to service. We are known for anticipating client needs, challenging conventional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value.

We proudly serve a diverse range of organizations, from ambitious start-ups to global enterprises, spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients return to us not just for the results we deliver but for the trust we build through every engagement.

The foundation of emergiTEL’s success lies in our people and principles. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that champions creativity, adaptability, and authenticity. By empowering our team to think differently and act boldly, we consistently achieve extraordinary results for our clients.

Our values are rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering genuine partnerships with clients and candidates, we ensure that every interaction is marked by trust and mutual respect.

By understanding the intricate balance of skill, character, and culture, we help organizations uncover the right talent at the right time.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Richmond Hill, CA
Year Founded
2006
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