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Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 12, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Owning the authentication surface end-to-end, the remote Senior Backend Engineer will manage systems including single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, and multi-factor authentication while ensuring security and availability for customers.

Key responsibilities
  • Own authentication systems including single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, and multi-factor authentication
  • Build enterprise identity capabilities for large customers, including identity-provider integrations and MFA enforcement
  • Ensure system operability through monitoring, alerting, and sustainable on-call practices
Required qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional software-engineering experience with complex backend applications
  • Experience in building or operating production authentication and identity systems
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Go, Rust, Python, etc.) and familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent)
  • Strong production ownership experience, including on-call responsibilities
  • A track record of maintaining systems where correctness and availability are critical

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