Mid-level Backend Engineer, IAM

Description

We are looking for a Mid-level Backend Engineer to join the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at DataSnipper!

In this role, you'll work on core platform services that power authentication, authorization, and access across our product. You’ll help build reliable, secure, and scalable systems that enable all backend teams.

This is a foundational platform role where your work will directly impact every part of the product.

About DataSnipper:

DataSnipper is the driving force behind an intelligent automation platform that’s transforming the world of audit and finance.

Founded in 2017, DataSnipper has grown into a $1B unicorn , with over 500,000 users across 160+ countries and offices in Amsterdam, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Mexico City.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core IAM services (authentication, authorization, access management)
• Develop scalable and secure backend systems
• Collaborate with other backend teams to ensure seamless integrations
• Contribute to improving system reliability and performance
• Participate in an on-call rotation (second line after tech support)
• What you bring:
• 3–6 years of backend development experience with OOP languages (C, Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Solid understanding of API development
• Experience building scalable systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Bias to action and sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and clearly communicate blockers
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Good amount of experience around testing and various methodologies
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to authentication / authorization systems
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Interest in backend security and platform systems
• Experience working in platform teams
• Experience working in startups or scaleups

Benefits

• Being part of one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the Netherlands
• Make an impact by disrupting the audit industry with us
• 28 vacation days on a full-time basis
• Excellent salary
• Pension plan
• Stock participation plan
• Hybrid mode of work (at least 3 days onsite in Amsterdam)
• International working environment
• Daily lunch provided by our in-house chef
• Access to OpenUp (mental health platform)
• Friday drinks and team events
• Recruitment steps:
• Recruiter screen
• Hiring Manager interview
• Peer programming session
• System design interview
• Final interviews
• At DataSnipper, we believe great ideas come from different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace and providing a fair and equitable hiring experience for every candidate.
• We welcome applicants regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you, you.
• What matters to us is your potential, your experience, and what you can bring to the team!