Mid-level Backend Engineer, IAM

Datasnipper; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Vacation days 28

Excellent salary

Pension plan

Stock participation plan

Lunch provided

OpenUp access

Team events

Job summary

DataSnipper in Amsterdam is seeking a mid-level Backend Engineer for the Identity & Access Management team to build core platform services powering authentication, authorization, and access control.

Youll develop scalable backend systems, collaborate with other teams, and participate in on-call rotations, with a hybrid setup requiring at least 3 days onsite in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years backend development experience with OOP languages (C#, Java, Python, TS).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Strong API development skills.
• Experience building scalable systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Good testing discipline and familiarity with testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core IAM services (authentication, authorization, access management).
• Develop scalable and secure backend systems.
• Collaborate with other backend teams for seamless integrations.
• Contribute to improving system reliability and performance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (second line after tech support).

Skills

Backend development

OOP languages

API development

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Scalable systems

CI/CD pipelines

AI-assisted development tools

Testing methodologies

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Job 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 is 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.

What you will do:

• 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

What we offer:

• 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 are committed to building an inclusive workplace and providing every candidate with a fair and equitable hiring experience.

Our hiring decisions are merit based and grounded in the skills, experience, potential, and capabilities relevant to the role.

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 what you can bring to the role, the team, and DataSnipper