Job Title : OPA Developer

Location : Remote

Experience : 8 - 12+ Years

Joining Preference : Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced OPA (Open Policy Agent) Developer to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade authorization solutions using Open Policy Agent (OPA). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering end-to-end OPA implementations, developing Rego policies, integrating OPA SDKs, and modernizing enterprise authorization frameworks. A strong background in .NET Core, REST APIs, JSON, JWT, and scripting is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement policy-based authorization solutions using Open Policy Agent (OPA).

- Build and integrate OPA SDKs with enterprise applications and services.

- Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot complex Rego policies.

- Configure and work with OPA APIs, including :

1. Bundle API

2. Status API

3. Decision Logs API

- Develop automation and synchronization utilities using Python, PowerShell, and Unix Shell scripting.

- Convert legacy authorization models into OPA-compatible JSON structures.

- Support enterprise-scale authorization data migration and modernization initiatives.

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using .NET Core.

- Collaborate with architects, security teams, and application developers to implement scalable, secure, and high-performance authorization solutions.

- Troubleshoot authorization issues and optimize policy performance across enterprise applications.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of overall software engineering experience (10+ years preferred).

- Proven hands-on experience working on Open Policy Agent (OPA) projects.

- Must have completed at least one end-to-end OPA implementation in a production environment.

- Strong experience developing and integrating OPA SDKs.

- In-depth knowledge of OPA architecture, administration, and APIs.

- Strong expertise in Rego policy development, debugging, and optimization.

- Hands-on experience with :

1. Python

2. PowerShell

3. Unix Shell Scripting

- Experience with relational databases and large-scale data migration.

- Experience converting legacy authorization models into OPA-compatible JSON.

- Strong knowledge of :

1. .NET Core

2. REST APIs / Web Services

3. JSON

4. JWT

5. Rego

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) or Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC).

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Experience in IAM (Identity & Access Management) and authorization modernization initiatives.

- Experience supporting enterprise security, governance, and access control programs.

- Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices.

- OPA and/or cloud platform certifications are an added advantage.

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Certifications :

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect

- Microsoft Azure Certifications

- Open Policy Agent (OPA) certifications (if available)

- Relevant cloud or security certifications

NOTE :

This is a highly specialized OPA development role. Candidates with real-world production experience implementing Open Policy Agent will be prioritized over candidates with only IAM or security backgrounds.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

The ideal candidate should have :

- Proven end-to-end OPA implementation experience.

- Strong expertise in Rego policy development.

- Hands-on experience with OPA SDK integration.

- Experience in large-scale authorization and data migration projects.

- Strong .NET Core development background.

- Experience modernizing enterprise authorization frameworks and implementing scalable policy-based access control solutions.