Senior SailPoint (IdentityNow) API Developer

Employee Role, New York, NY

RedStream Technology is searching for a Senior SailPoint IdentityNow API Developer to join the team at a leading media organization.  The developer will focus on building and extending integrations between SailPoint IdentityNow and other enterprise applications using APIs. The developer will play a pivotal role in scripting and automating processes, enabling seamless identity lifecycle management, and enhancing service delivery through custom API solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop custom API-based solutions for SailPoint IdentityNow to integrate with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, directories, and HR systems.

- Leverage IdentityNow REST APIs to extend capabilities and automate identity lifecycle tasks such as provisioning, deprovisioning, and entitlement management.

- Write and maintain API scripts to support advanced workflow customizations and data exchange between IdentityNow and external systems.

- Create and manage connectors to onboard and manage target applications within IdentityNow.

- Monitor and optimize API performance and scalability to ensure efficient identity data processing.

- Implement robust error-handling and logging to troubleshoot API integration issues proactively.

- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and developers to understand integration requirements and define technical API specifications.

- Stay updated on the latest advancements in SailPoint IdentityNow APIs, SDKs, and relevant IAM standards.

- Develop technical documentation and user guides for API integrations and workflows.

- Ensure the alignment of API development with compliance frameworks and security best practices.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- 8+ years of experience in identity governance, with specialization in SailPoint IdentityNow API development.

- Proven expertise in developing and consuming REST APIs using tools such as Postman

- Proficiency in scripting and coding with languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.

- Strong understanding of identity lifecycle, access management, and entitlement directory management.

- Knowledge of authentication protocols such as OAuth, OpenID, or SAML.

- Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Demonstrable ability to troubleshoot and debug API-related issues.

- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills:

- SailPoint IdentityNow certifications such as IdentityNow Implementation Engineer.

- Experience with DevOps tools for task automation, such as CI/CD for API development.

- Experience working with Jira

- Familiarity with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for API integrations.

- Strong knowledge of security protocols and access control mechanisms.