
Mid-level Backend Engineer, IAM
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
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’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.
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
Core Responsibilities
You will build and maintain core Identity & Access Management services including authentication and authorization. You will also collaborate with backend teams to develop scalable, secure systems and contribute to overall platform reliability.
Requirements
The role requires 3–6 years of backend development experience with proficiency in OOP languages like C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript. Candidates should have experience with cloud platforms, API development, and a strong understanding of scalable system architecture.
Benefits
- 28 vacation days
- Pension plan
- Stock participation plan
- Daily lunch provided by in-house chef
- Access to OpenUp mental health platform
- Friday drinks
- Team events
About DataSnipper
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 201-500 employees
DataSnipper is the agentic platform transforming the audit and finance industry. Powered by AI Agents, DataSnipper helps professionals reduce manual work, accelerate document analysis, and streamline complex workflows while maintaining full transparency and control. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, global enterprises, and all Big Four audit firms, DataSnipper is used by professionals across 175 countries. Named to the 2026 Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list, and TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 for AI, DataSnipper delivered more than $1.4B in productivity savings to its customers in 2025. The company raised $100 million in Series B funding in 2024, led by Index Ventures, reaching a $1 billion valuation.