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Join Elsevier as a JAVA SPRING IAM Software Engineer III, contributing to the development of a new Identity and Access Management platform for health market products.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain secure applications using Java, Spring, and Python, taking ownership of the full software development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills: Strong experience in Java, Spring, Python, Agile methodologies, IAM or Cyber Security applications, and knowledge of authentication standards such as OAuth 2.0 and SAML.

Qualifications: Experience in software development with a focus on Identity and Access Management, demonstrating leadership in taking applications through the project life cycle.

Location: Home based in Pennsylvania, USA.

Compensation: $77300 - $128700 / Annually

Are you a collaborative Java Spring Software Engineer looking to work for a mission driven global organization?

As a Software Developer are you looking build a new Identity and Access Management platform that will touch all of our products?

About the role, This FTE will ensure ongoing expertise in authentication and authorization workflows. This a new role as part of our mission critical initiative within Identity and Access Management program

About the team- This newly created team is building a new Authentication and Authorization layer to protect all of our Health Markets products.

Qualifications

• Must be in a Software Developer role using Java, Spring and Python. Should have taken multiple applications through the full project life cycle development process.
• Must have current and extensive experience participating in Agile an delivery process for software development.
• Must be working on an Identity and Access Management (IAM) or other Cyber Security based application. Please do not apply without this experience
• Must be able to communicate and collaborate with Cross Functional teams consisting of Technical and non-technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a newly created team entrusted with building an Identity and Access management (IAM) lawyer that will be used by all of our health markets products.
• Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Take ownership of the full software development life cycle (SDLC) — from architecture and coding to testing, deployment, and post-release support.
• Implement reusable components and APIs that align with enterprise security and identity management frameworks.
• Build and enhance features for Identity and Access Management systems, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Integrate with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and SAML standards to ensure secure user provisioning and access enforcement across distributed applications.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory security standards (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).
• Partner with cross-functional teams — including DevOps, Security, QA, and Product — to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal development processes, tools, and automation strategies.

Elsevier employs 10,000 people worldwide, including over 2,500 technologists. We have supported the work of our research and health partners for more than 140 years. Growing from our roots in publishing, we offer knowledge and valuable analytics that help our users make breakthroughs and drive societal progress.

Digital solutions such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey and Sherpath support strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, medical education, and nursing education. Researchers and healthcare professionals rely on over 2,800 journals, including The Lancet and Cell; 46,000+ eBook titles; and iconic reference works, such as Gray's Anatomy. With the Elsevier Foundation and our external Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board, we work in partnership with diverse stakeholders to advance inclusion and diversity in science, research and healthcare in developing countries and around the world. 

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $77,300 - $128,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in Maryland, the pay range is $81,200 - $135,200. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer to our US full- and part-time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week: ● Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits ● Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan ● Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs ● Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity ● Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits ● Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts ● In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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