Looking for an expert Java Developer (Keycloak + DevOps) - Support Role (Freelance) – Must be available in US Timing (CDT)

Job ID: 40035774

Budget: ₹400 – ₹750 INR

Need an Individual Developer (No agencies/companies)
Support Role (Freelance) – Must be available in US Timing (CDT)
Looking for an expert Java Developer (Keycloak + DevOps) with:
Strong Java
Keycloak (Authentication & Authorization)
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
REST APIs
Nice to have: C#


Who You Are:
You are a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in authentication and authorization, particularly with Keycloak or other OAuth 2.0 and OIDC-compliant servers. You have a strong background in languages like Java and C#, and you are well-versed in containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, and modern DevOps practices. As a strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills, you are self-motivated and thrive on driving projects to completion in a collaborative team environment.


What You'll Do:
The Senior Software Developer will play a crucial part in integrating Keycloak as our central authentication platform. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining custom integration code and extensions for Keycloak in both Java and C#. You will design and implement the security architecture, optimize server performance, manage upgrades, and troubleshoot issues to ensure a secure, scalable, and highly available authentication system. Working closely with other developers, you will conduct code reviews and apply best practices like Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development to ensure a seamless and reliable user experience.


How You'll Make An Impact:
Integrate Keycloak with existing applications and systems and develop custom extensions to meet business requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve Keycloak-related issues.
Plan and execute Keycloak upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and user experience.
Design and implement security and architecture of the authentication infrastructure.
Ensure scalability and security of the authentication system through comprehensive testing, including Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development, to ensure high availability.
Write and maintain secure, high-quality code in both Java and C#.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Stay current with advancements in Keycloak features, security practices, and industry developments.


What You'll Bring To The Role:
Software Developer, with a strong background in Java, C#, and relational databases.
Strong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols.
Experience with RESTful API design and development.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and code reviews.
Self-motivated and capable of driving projects to completion both independently and in a team setting.
Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills and attention to detail.
Proven experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (preferred).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) (preferred).
Active contributions to the Keycloak community or other open-source projects (preferred).
Familiarity with security auditing and penetration testing (preferred).
Hands-on experience with Keycloak, including installation, configuration, and scripting (preferred).