Senior 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. 

As a Senior Software Engineer at Ping Identity, you'll be a key player in building the next generation of web applications for our cutting-edge Identity platform. You'll transform innovative concepts into reality, collaborating within a fast-paced, cross-functional, and internationally focused team of product managers, software engineers, and data scientists. This role is perfect for a passionate developer with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills who thrives on research, innovation, and delivering exceptional user experiences in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop IAM (Identity & Access Management) related web applications and tooling in Vue and React JS.

• Work closely with our UX team and product management to refine features and ensure frictionless interfaces for our customers.

• Collaborate with several backend teams to design features and API interfaces.

• Design and review components for our shared component library, ensuring clear and consistent interfaces for internal and customer consumers while adhering to best practices.

• Provide maintenance and security updates for a broad range of legacy UIs.

• Participate in development life cycle activities like design, coding, testing, and production releases of the Ping Platform UI.

• Implement, document, and evangelize best practices and industry standards for both internal and external developers.

• Debug production issues across services and levels of the Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) integration with the Platform UI.

• Thrive in a rapidly changing environment, continuously working to adapt to ever-evolving customer needs.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and set a good example for other engineers.

• Identify shortcomings of current architecture and design and push for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of HTML and CSS as well as a fundamental understanding of JavaScript.

• 4+ years of Web-application development experience.

• 2+ years of production experience (primary) with one of the following: React.js, Angular, Vue.js or Svelte.js.

• 1+ years with a secondary JS framework or library.

• Strong experience with developing accessible, compliant UI components.

• Experience with authentication, authorization, and identity management.

• Experience with CORS, SSL/TLS, and other security communication protocols.

• Experience with RESTful services.

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• Good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple application architectures (SPA, Flux, SSR, universal/isomorphic).

• Experience with Redux Toolkit (RTK) and RTK Query.

• Experience with building REST API applications in Node.js.

• Experience working within a distributed team.

• Proficient knowledge of Git and Git tooling.

• Agile/Scrum Methodologies.

• Experience with application security practices (OWASP Top 10).

• Experience with systems at large scale.

• Docker, Kubernetes, and VM experience.

• Experience with web accessibility.

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.