Senior Software Engineer (Authentication)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Fullstack): Building world-class authentication experiences for Customer Identity (CIAM) with an accent on phishing-resistant authenticators and high-performance identity journeys. Focus on designing scalable distributed systems and balancing robust security with effortless usability.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Salary: $136,000 — $187,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading identity company providing trusted, neutral infrastructure to secure identities from AI to humans.

What you will do

• Partner with product managers and designers to implement cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions for enterprise-scale identity security.
• Translate user needs into robust technical solutions for the CIAM clientele.
• Champion code quality, maintainability, and best practices to ensure reliable and secure solutions.
• Monitor industry trends in identity and security to keep products innovative and effective.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend or full-stack engineering.
• Deep proficiency in Java, including object-oriented design, multithreading, and performance optimization.
• Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML).
• Knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Nice to have

• Experience with phishing-resistant authentications such as Passkeys or hirify.global FastPass.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP with company match, healthcare spending, and telemedicine.
• Paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.
• Immersive, in-person onboarding experience.
• Equity and bonus opportunities.