ServiceNow

Identity Security

SrSoftwareEngineer

$143–243k Kirkland, Washington, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Sr Software Engineer at ServiceNow. Skills: Backend software development, Identity and access management, Golang, Java. Design backend services and APIs. Develop backend services and APIs”

Industry & Context.

Identity Security
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of proven experience in backend software development, focus on identity and access management, security, or related areas, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Golang and Java, Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, Solid understanding of authentication and authorization protocols, standards, and best practices, Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, familiarity with IAM services and features, Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, distributed systems, Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes

What You'll Do.

Design backend services and APIs

Develop backend services and APIs

Maintain backend services and APIs

Build scalable solutions

Build robust solutions

Lead development of Access Review feature

Maintain Access Review feature

Build identity lifecycle management features

Manage identity lifecycle management features

Implement logging functionality

Implement monitoring functionality

Implement auditing functionality

Enhance platform performance

Enhance platform security

Enhance platform scalability

Stay up-to-date with industry trends

Leverage emerging technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with UX designers; Collaborate with security experts; Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Communication Scope

effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Full Job Description

Veza(part of ServiceNow now) is the pioneer in identity security, purpose-built to answer the fundamental question enterprises face: who can and should take what action on what data.[ ](https://veza.com/blog/servicenow-veza-a-new-chapter-in-identity-security/)Veza's Access Graph platform maps an organization's entire identity ecosystem across users, groups, roles, policies, permissions, and resources providing deep visibility and control over human, non-human, and agentic identities across SaaS, cloud, on-prem, and custom applications.[ ](https://veza.com/)With over 30 billion access permissions under management, global enterprises including Blackstone, Expedia, and Wynn Resorts trust Veza to manage privileged access monitoring, non-human identity security, access entitlement management, and next-generation identity governance.[ ](https://veza.com/company/press-room/series-d-announcement/) Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Veza is now part of the ServiceNow family, with the acquisition closing in March 2026.[ ](https://newsroom.servicenow.com/press-releases/details/2025/ServiceNow-to-Expand-Security-Portfolio-With-Acquisition-of-Vezas-Leading-AI-native-Identity-Security-Platform/default.aspx)The combination brings together Veza's AI-native Access Graph with ServiceNow's AI Control Tower and agentic workflows, enabling organizations to enforce end-to-end identity security rooted in the principle of least privilege across applications, data, cloud environments, and AI agents.[ ](https://veza.com/company/press-room/servicenow-to-expand-security-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-vezas-leading-ai-native-identity-security-platform/) For engineers joining Veza today, this means the scale and resources of an enterprise platform company, with the product velocity and mission-driven focus of a security innovator at a pivotal moment in the industry. . We're seeking a passionate Backend Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, developing, and

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