Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

About Ping Identity: 

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. 

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. 

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. 

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. 

Backstage (https://backstage.forgerock.com) is a key component of the Ping customer portal. You will be part of the team responsible for designing, implementing, testing, documenting, deploying, and maintaining the Backstage microservices platform. As a full-stack developer, you will contribute to both server-side and client-side applications within the Backstage cloud ecosystem. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, writes clean and maintainable code, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of user stories and tasks within sprints, adhering to Agile principles and timelines.
• Design, implement, and test full-stack applications, including front-end, back-end, databases, and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, designers, and engineers—to define and deliver new features.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance the platform.
• Write clear, comprehensive technical documentation to ensure code is well-documented and maintainable.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (STEM).
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Front-End: Proficiency in modern TypeScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS, and at least one front-end framework (Angular, React, Vue.js, etc.).
• Back-End: Experience with Java (11+)/Kotlin and familiarity with RESTful API design.
• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (Elasticsearch) databases.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab for version control and collaboration.
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms preferably GCP, and familiarity with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
• Testing: Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Mockito/Mockk, Jasmine Cypress, etc.) and practices.
• Excellent Communication: both verbal and written English.
• Collaboration: demonstrated strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Linux: proven systems experience working on Linux-based operating systems.

• Container deployment: containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker).

Desirable Skills

• Microservices: Experience designing or working with microservices architectures.
• AI/ML Integration: Experience working with AI-driven technologies or machine learning models.
• Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello.
• Security: Understanding of secure coding practices, including OAuth, JWT, data encryption, etc.Salesforce: Experience integrating with Salesforce products

Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. 

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits: 

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule 
• Parental Leave
• Progressive Healthcare Options
• Retirement Programs
• Opportunity for Education Reimbursement 
• Commuter Offset (Specific locations) 

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.