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.
Design and build scalable, secure IAM (authentication, authorization, access management) platform services
Own and drive architecture decisions for backend systems
Work across teams to enable identity and access flows across the platform
Ensure high reliability, performance, and security
Handle ambiguous, high-level problems and turn them into structured solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate technical decisions and risks clearly
Participate in an on-call rotation (second line after tech support)
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 systems
Experience with system design and architecture
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholders
Bias to action and sense of ownership
Ability to work independently on complex and ambiguous problems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools
Wealth of experience around testing and various methodologies
Experience with Identity & Access Management systems
Strong understanding of security and authorization models
Experience with microservices architecture
Familiarity with container services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
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 🤩
Recruiter screen
Hiring Manager interview
Peer programming session
System design interview
Final interviews with Engineering leadership
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!
Skills Required
- 7+ years of backend development experience
- Strong experience with cloud platforms
- Proven track record of building scalable systems
- Experience with system design and architecture
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools
What We Do
Accelerate your Audit and Finance teams’ productivity. Drive company growth and resilience with DataSnipper’s Intelligent Automation Platform in Excel.
