Staff Software Engineer (Java) at SonarSource in Geneva

Keywords

• Java
• Identity and Access Management
• Cloud Architecture
• Mentoring
• Clean Code

Summary

Join SonarSource in Geneva as a Staff Engineer to architect secure identity solutions and mentor engineers. You will drive the development of critical AuthN/AuthZ features for our global platform.

Job Description

SonarSource is a leader in AI code verification, helping over 75% of the Fortune 100 build reliable software. As a Staff Engineer in the Identity Squad, you will play a pivotal role in securing our product ecosystem by designing robust authentication and authorization systems. You will work at the forefront of agent-centric development, ensuring that our identity services scale effectively across cloud and self-managed environments.

Your tasks

• Architect and guide the design of on-premises and AWS cloud applications for identity management.
• Collaborate with UX designers, Product Management, and engineering teams to deliver secure features with an optimal user experience.
• Take ownership of squad deliverables, driving sprints toward successful completion and overseeing production monitoring.
• Mentor engineering team members to enhance their technical skills and remove blockers to their autonomy.
• Contribute to defining the team’s short and long-term goals while troubleshooting live issues.

Your profile

• Over 8 years of software engineering experience, including roles as a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Software Architect.
• Proficiency in Java with a strong passion for Clean Code and rigorous software quality standards.
• Experience architecting cloud-native applications and working with relational RDBMS such as Postgres and SQL.
• Domain expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including hands-on experience with OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and SCIM.
• Proficiency in steering AI coding tools such as Codex or Claude.

What we offer

• An intentional in-office culture with anchor days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration.
• Support for relocation if you are not currently based in Geneva.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within a global, profitable, and fast-growing organization.