Digital Identity Architect IV

IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security. Our mission is to create a safe and simple future where identity verification is indisputable, and only you can assert your identity. We are a distributed company leveraging the latest technologies to deliver world-class products in the private and public sectors of finance, telecom, identity, security, retail, sports entertainment, commercial, government, and IoT. We use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver quality product and services to government agencies and technology companies. IDEMIA is a made up of a group of 14,000 diverse people from different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. Together, our solutions impact the everyday lives of citizens and nations. In this ever-changing world, protecting your identity is paramount. Join the team that is ensuring one person- one identity.

We are seeking a mid-senior level architect who will be responsible for designing and developing the underlying architecture of a digital identity wallet system, ensuring secure storage, management, and sharing of personal information, credentials, and attributes, while adhering to industry standards and user privacy regulations; this role involves defining the technical framework, data models, security protocols, and integration points for a user-friendly digital identity wallet experience across various platforms and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design: Create a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital identity wallet, including data structures, security mechanisms, user interface elements, and system integration points. Finish
• Standards Compliance: Stay updated on relevant digital identity standards (e.g., ISO, W3C, OASIS, eIDAS etc.) and ensure the product design aligns with these standards. 
• Security Implementation: Design robust security measures to protect sensitive user data within the wallet, including encryption, key management, access controls, and authentication protocols. 
• Data Management: Define data models for storing and managing various identity attributes (e.g., personal details, credentials, certificates) within the wallet, considering data privacy and usage policies. 
• User Experience Design: Collaborate with UX designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interactions within the digital identity wallet, considering accessibility and ease of use. 
• Integration with Third-Party Systems: Design interfaces and APIs to enable seamless integration of the digital identity wallet with various external systems and services (e.g., government platforms, banking systems, healthcare providers). 
• Proof of Concept Development: Build prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations to validate the architecture and functionality of the digital identity wallet. 
• Technical Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation outlining the architecture, design decisions, and implementation details of the digital identity wallet. 
• Representation: Represent Idemia at industry working groups, wallet partners and be comfortable to present our products and viewpoints in a concise manner. Be engaged with relevant standards bodies, industry groups, jurisdictional and other stakeholders. Provide strategic advice on standardization activities and trends, and their implications to project teams.

**The US base salary range for this position is $134,560 - $168,199 + bonus + benefits.  Our salary ranges are determined by role and level.  The range displayed on each job posting reflects the compensation target for the role across all US locations.  Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success**.

**US CITIZENS NEED ONLY TO APPLY**

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of cryptography, secure coding practices, distributed systems, blockchain technologies, and cloud computing platforms. 
• Digital Identity Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of digital identity concepts, including interoperability, API standardization, attribute-based access control, identity verification, and credential management. 
• System Architecture Design: Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software systems, including system architecture, data modeling, and API design. 
• Security Standards: Knowledge of security standards and protocols such as ISO 18013 – mDL, oAUTH, OpenID DIDCOMM, W3C DID, AnonCreds, AAMVA, W3C Connect, SAML, CTAP, EACv2, and PKI. 
• User-Centric Design: Ability to understand user needs and translate them into functional design elements within the digital identity wallets. 
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, security experts, product managers, customers and other stakeholders.