Software Engineer I - Identity & Access Management (IAM)

We are Despegar, part of the Prosus ecosystem, and for over 25 years we have been revolutionizing the way people travel in Latin America ✈️. We create technologies that transform experiences and connect millions of people with their travel dreams. We are looking for talent that thinks big (10x), acts autonomously, and makes a real impact. If you are passionate about innovation, rapid learning, and building something together with a team, this is the place for you.

In EquipoD we have been revolutionizing the future of travel in Latin America for over 25 years ✈️. We are looking for talent that thinks big, acts autonomously, and makes a real impact. If you are passionate about innovation, rapid learning, and teamwork to create memorable experiences, join us. We are currently looking for a Backend Developer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to join our Identity & Access Management team.

What will be the main responsibilities of the role? Design, build, and scale robust identity management solutions for the Despegar platform. Develop and maintain secure integrations with IAM systems, identity providers, and external services via REST APIs. Implement operational automations for identity and user onboarding processes. Actively participate in requirement gathering and the design of technical security solutions, acting as a reference from concept to production deployment, including monitoring logs of deployed applications throughout their lifecycle. Ensure application quality and security by monitoring metrics, managing alerts, and analyzing vulnerabilities. Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker, ensuring scalability and reliability in production environments. Contribute to decision-making regarding the continuous improvement of the team's technological stack. Own the solutions being developed, with a focus on security, scalability, and efficiency. What are we looking for? More than 3 years of experience in backend development. Deep knowledge of Java (mandatory). Advanced experience developing enterprise services and applications. Experience with web services (REST APIs) and designing scalable architectures. Knowledge of Docker for containerization and application deployment. Experience with automation tools such as n8n or similar. Deep knowledge of bash and scripting for automating operational tasks. Knowledge of JavaScript and Python for additional development and automation tasks. Proactive approach to finding solutions, with a focus on quality, security, and scalability. Ability to collaborate in a flexible team with a high level of impact. Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. Desirable: Experience in application security, IAM systems, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML. Familiarity with security standards (OWASP, ISO 27001). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana, New Relic, OpenSearch). What do we offer? Real autonomy in decision-making and the opportunity to make an impact from day one Culture of continuous learning: fail fast, learn, and scale A diverse, collaborative team with no barriers Growth opportunities within a global ecosystem (Prosus) We value responsibility, innovation, and a people-centric approach. Travel changes you, working at Despegar does too ✈️