Senior Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at DataSnipper! In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and building core platform systems that power authentication, authorization, and access across our entire product. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture of our platform and enabling other teams to build on top of it. 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 skyrocketed and is now OFFICIALLY the fastest-growing software company in the Netherlands according to Deloitte Fast50 and recently achieved Unicorn status in our latest funding round. With over 400.000 users in 125+ countries and a second base in the heart of New York City, DataSnipper is shaking things up. And we’re not stopping there. At DataSnipper, we’re always on the lookout for innovators who think outside of the box. New ideas aren’t just welcomed at DataSnipper–they’re essential. What You Will Do Design and build scalable, secure IAM (authentication, authorization, access management) platform servicesOwn and drive architecture decisions for backend systemsWork across teams to enable identity and access flows across the platformEnsure high reliability, performance, and securityHandle ambiguous, high-level problems and turn them into structured solutionsCollaborate with stakeholders and communicate technical decisions and risks clearlyParticipate in an on-call rotation (second line after tech support) What You Bring 7+ years of backend development experience (C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.)Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)Proven track record of building scalable, reliable systemsExperience with system design and architectureStrong communication skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholdersBias to action and sense of ownershipAbility to work independently on complex and ambiguous problemsExperience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practicesProficiency with AI-assisted development toolsWealth of experience around testing and various methodologies Preferred Qualifications Experience with Identity & Access Management systemsStrong understanding of security and authorization modelsExperience with microservices architectureFamiliarity with container services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)Experience working in platform teamsExperience working in startups or scaleups What We Offer Being part of one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the NetherlandsMake an impact by disrupting the audit industry with us28 vacation days on a full-time basisExcellent salaryPension planStock participation planHybrid mode of work (at least 3 days onsite in Amsterdam)International working environmentDaily lunch provided by our in-house chef 🍽️Access to OpenUp (mental health platform)Friday drinks and team events 🤩 Recruitment Steps Recruiter screenHiring Manager interviewPeer programming sessionSystem design interviewFinal interviews with Engineering leadership