Transcarent is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the unification of identity, authentication, and authorization systems across our platform ecosystem. This role will shape the future of Transcarent’s identity architecture, drive technical strategy, and influence engineering standards across the organization.
What You’ll Do
Lead Unified Identity Strategy
- Define and execute a consolidated identity vision across all Transcarent platforms.
- Establish patterns for identity resolution, account linking, unified entitlements, and seamless cross-platform authentication.
- Architect solutions for identity federation, SSO, OAuth2/OIDC, and authorization that support a unified experience.
Deliver Identity System Consolidation
- Lead the consolidation of multiple identity systems into a single source of truth.
- Design strategies for identity reconciliation, user migration, and conflict resolution.
- Build bridging architectures enabling authentication and authorization during the transition.
- Streamline and consolidate 40+ OIDC/SSO configurations into a cohesive identity fabric.
Align and Influence Across Organizations
- Partner closely with Security, Product, Engineering, and Operations across legacy organizations.
- Bring clarity to identity concepts and guide teams through migration trade-offs.
- Establish standards and drive adoption of unified identity best practices.
Architect Secure, Scalable Identity Systems
- Maintain deep understanding of authentication flows, token services, policy engines, and API authorization.
- Standardize identity patterns across microservices and platforms.
- Champion secure identity implementation aligned with HIPAA and modern security models.
Mentor and Grow Identity Expertise
- Set technical direction for identity and access across multiple teams.
- Mentor engineers on OAuth2/OIDC, authorization models, and secure identity patterns.
- Help shape hiring for identity-focused engineering roles.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- 12+ years of software engineering experience with deep digital identity expertise.
- Proven experience consolidating identity platforms, especially post-acquisition.
- Mastery of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, SSO, identity federation, and API security.
- Strong background in account linking, identity reconciliation, and user migration.
- Expertise in RBAC/ABAC and policy-based access control.
- Ability to align cross-functional leadership around complex identity decisions.
- Understanding of HIPAA or similar regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
Preferred
- Experience unifying identity systems in healthcare or regulated industries.
- Background with STS, API gateways, policy engines, and complex SSO setups.
- Knowledge of identity resolution algorithms and merging strategies.
- Experience with zero-trust architectures and Ping Identity solutions.
Success in This Role
- Become the go-to expert for identity strategy across Transcarent.
- Drive execution of unified authentication and authorization across platforms.
- Deliver roadmap and early implementations for consolidated identity infrastructure.
- Achieve alignment across Security, Product, Engineering, and Operations.
- Launch major initiatives such as a unified STS, cross-platform authorization, or consolidated federation.
- Standardize identity patterns and reduce security inconsistencies.
- Strengthen identity maturity and mentoring across teams.
Who we are
Transcarent and Accolade have come together to create the One Place for Health and Care, the leading personalized health and care experience that delivers unmatched choice, quality, and outcomes. Transcarent’s AI-powered WayFinding, comprehensive Care Experiences – Cancer Care, Surgery Care, Weight – and Pharmacy Benefits offerings combined with Accolade’s health advocacy, expert medical opinion, and primary care, allows us to meet people wherever they are on their health and care journey. Together, more than 20 million people have access to the combined company’s offerings. Employers, health plans, and leading point solutions rely on us to provide trusted information, increase access, and deliver care.
We are looking for teammates to join us in building our company, culture, and Member experience who:
- Put people first, and make decisions with the Member’s best interests in mind
- Are active learners, constantly looking to improve and grow
- Are driven by our mission to measurably improve health and care each day
- Bring the energy needed to transform health and care, and move and adapt rapidly
- Are laser focused on delivering results for Members, and proactively problem solving to get there
Total Rewards
Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal equity.
Salary is just one component of Transcarent's total package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock options.
Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match
- Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays
- Protection Plans including Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance
- Mental Health and Wellness benefits
Transcarent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply unless they meet 100% of the job criteria. While we have worked to consolidate the minimum qualifications for each role, we aren’t looking for someone who checks each box on a page; we’re looking for active learners and people who care about disrupting the current health and care with their unique experiences.
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